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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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
4%
20%
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White
88%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AR.
0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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