Serving 919 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sheridan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 919 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sheridan Elementary serves the southwest part of Katy, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 2 square miles. Families living within this zone can typically expect a drive of about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sheridan Elementary School's student population of 919 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
919 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sheridan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheridan Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4456 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheridan Elementary School's ranking?
Sheridan Elementary School is ranked #4456 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sheridan Elementary School?
919 students attend Sheridan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sheridan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
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 Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sheridan Elementary School offer ?
Sheridan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sheridan Elementary School part of?
Sheridan Elementary School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Sheridan Elementary School located?
Sheridan Elementary School is located in the Villages Of Bear Creek neighborhood of Katy, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Villages Of Bear Creek.
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