Sheridan Elementary School serves 272 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
272 students
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
14%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
60%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
59%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Sheridan Elementary School?
272 students attend Sheridan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sheridan Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sheridan Elementary School?
Sheridan Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sheridan Elementary School offer ?
Sheridan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sheridan Elementary School part of?
Sheridan Elementary School is part of Williamsport Area School District.
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