Sheridan Elementary School

707 Ridge Dr
Sheridan, AR 72150
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sheridan Elementary School serves 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sheridan Elementary School's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
570 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sheridan Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
This School
State Level (AR)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sheridan Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sheridan Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
4%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sheridan Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
88%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sheridan Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sheridan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sheridan Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Sheridan Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sheridan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sheridan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sheridan Elementary School?
570 students attend Sheridan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sheridan Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheridan Elementary School?
Sheridan Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sheridan Elementary School offer ?
Sheridan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Sheridan Elementary School part of?
Sheridan Elementary School is part of Sheridan School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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