Serving 527 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sheridan Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Sheridan Hill Elementary School serves the west part of Buffalo, NY, covering an area of 7.3 square miles. Typically, families can expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sheridan Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sheridan Hill Elementary School's student population of 527 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
527 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sheridan Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheridan Hill Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#357 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheridan Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Sheridan Hill Elementary School is ranked #357 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Sheridan Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Sheridan Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ledgeview Elementary School, Harris Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Sheridan Hill Elementary School?
527 students attend Sheridan Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sheridan Hill Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sheridan Hill Elementary School?
Sheridan Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sheridan Hill Elementary School offer ?
Sheridan Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sheridan Hill Elementary School part of?
Sheridan Hill Elementary School is part of Clarence Central School District.
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