Sheridan Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 436-1167
Sheridan Elementary School serves 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Sheridan Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Sheridan Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Sheridan Elementary School's student population of 480 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-5 |
| Total Students | 480 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sheridan Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sheridan Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #71 out of 913 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 83% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lincoln School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sheridan Elementary School is Lincoln Southeast High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Irving Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lincoln Lincoln Southeast High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,081 students
0.7 miles
2930 S 37th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1304 0.7 9-12 2,081 - Lincoln Bryan Community School Alternative School
0.8 miles
300 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1308 0.8 n/a n/a - Lincoln Infant Toddler At Bryan Community School Grades: PK | 9 students
0.8 miles
300 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1308 0.8 PK 9 - Lincoln Irving Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 836 students
0.8 miles
2745 S 22nd St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1214 0.8 6-8 836 - Lincoln Prescott Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 521 students
0.8 miles
1930 S 20th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1161 0.8 PK-5 521
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