Serving 62 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sheridan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sheridan serves the northwest part of its district in Sheridan, CA, covering an area of approximately 24.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the school from the zone's edge and the furthest point being 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sheridan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sheridan Elementary School's student population of 62 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
62 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Sheridan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheridan Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6910 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
47%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
37%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheridan Elementary School's ranking?
Sheridan Elementary School is ranked #6910 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sheridan Elementary School?
62 students attend Sheridan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Sheridan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sheridan Elementary School?
Sheridan Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
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 Western Placer Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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