Sherard Elementary School

3105 Bobo-sherard Road, P O Bo
Clarksdale, MS 38614

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Top 50%

Tel: (662) 624-4629

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Sherard Elementary School serves 125 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

Sherard Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 125 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sherard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Sherard Elementary School's student population of 125 students has declined by 47% over five school years.

The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

125 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Sherard Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Sherard Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MS)

Overall Testing Rank

#401 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Sherard Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sherard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sherard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Sherard Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

76%

48%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Sherard Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

19%

43%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Sherard Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.39

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Sherard Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sherard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Coahoma County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sherard Elementary School's ranking?

Sherard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).

How many students attend Sherard Elementary School?

125 students attend Sherard Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

76% of Sherard Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherard Elementary School?

Sherard Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.

What grades does Sherard Elementary School offer ?

Sherard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Sherard Elementary School part of?

Sherard Elementary School is part of Coahoma County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 125 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education