Sherrard Elementary School
Rank
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(309) 593-2917
Sherrard Elementary School serves 264 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Sherrard Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Sherrard Elementary School's student population of 264 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 264 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sherrard Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sherrard Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1521 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 91% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sherrard CUSD 200 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sherrard Elementary School is Sherrard High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Sherrard Junior High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Matherville Intermediate School (6.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Sherrard Sherrard High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 462 students10
2.0 miles
4701 176th Ave
Sherrard, IL 61281
(309) 593-2175 2 9-12 462 - Sherrard Sherrard Junior High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-8 | 194 students10
2.0 miles
4701 176th Ave
Sherrard, IL 61281
(309) 593-2135 2 7-8 194 - Matherville Matherville Intermediate School Math: 42% | Reading: 38%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 5-6 | 228 students10
6.7 miles
Po Box 639
Matherville, IL 61263
(309) 754-8244 6.7 5-6 228 - Orion C R Hanna Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 44%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 463 students10
6.9 miles
Po Box 159
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3386 6.9 PK-5 463 - Orion Orion Middle School Math: 32% | Reading: 35%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 241 students10
6.9 miles
Po Box 129
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3392 6.9 6-8 241
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