Sheridan Elementary School serves 250 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
250 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)35-39%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
37%
7%
Hispanic
19%
10%
Black
20%
12%
White
21%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
How many students attend Sheridan Elementary School?
250 students attend Sheridan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Sheridan Elementary School students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheridan Elementary School?
Sheridan Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sheridan Elementary School offer ?
Sheridan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sheridan Elementary School part of?
Sheridan Elementary School is part of St. Paul Public School District.
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