Sheridan Elementary School serves 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Attendance Zone: Sheridan Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Sheridan, AR, encompassing approximately 626.5 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 14.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 20.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sheridan Elementary School's student population of 523 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspire. Empower. Serve.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sheridan Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
3%
19%
White
87%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sheridan Elementary School?
523 students attend Sheridan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sheridan Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 14:1.
What grades does Sheridan Elementary School offer ?
Sheridan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sheridan Elementary School part of?
Sheridan Elementary School is part of Sheridan School District.
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