Sheridan Elementary School
Tel:
(509)353-4538
- Sheridan Elementary School serves 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Sheridan Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Sheridan Elementary School's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 467 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sheridan Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sheridan Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1764 out of 2,014 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 23% |
| Black | 4% | 4% |
| White | 60% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Spokane School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sheridan Elementary School is The Healing Lodge (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Libby Center (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Libby Center (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Spokane Libby Center Special Education School
Grades: 4-8 | 338 students
0.7 miles
2900 E 1st Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509)354-7500 0.7 4-8 338 - Spokane Franklin Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 414 students
1.1 miles
2627 E 17th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509)354-2620 1.1 PK-6 414 - Spokane The Healing Lodge Grades: 8-12 | 3 students
1.2 miles
5600 E 8th Ave
Spokane, WA 99212
(509)533-6910 1.2 8-12 3 - Spokane Lincoln Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 499 students
1.2 miles
3322 E 22nd Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
(509)354-3300 1.2 PK-6 499 - Spokane Sccp Images Alternative School
Grades: 12 | 45 students
1.6 miles
1810 N Greene St
Spokane, WA 99217
(509)533-7326 1.6 12 45
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