Sherrard Elementary School

209 1st St
Sherrard, IL 61281
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 236 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sherrard Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sherrard Elementary School's student population of 236 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

Sherrard Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherrard Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#917 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(20-21)
35-39%
28%
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
89%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sherrard Elementary School's ranking?
Sherrard Elementary School is ranked #917 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sherrard Elementary School?
236 students attend Sherrard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sherrard Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherrard Elementary School?
Sherrard Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sherrard Elementary School offer ?
Sherrard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Sherrard Elementary School part of?
Sherrard Elementary School is part of Sherrard CUSD 200 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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