Sherrod Elementary School serves 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Sherrod Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherrod Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sherrod Elementary School's student population of 373 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sherrod Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sherrod Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#141 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
9%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
63%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
19%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherrod Elementary School's ranking?
Sherrod Elementary School is ranked #141 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Sherrod Elementary School?
373 students attend Sherrod Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sherrod Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherrod Elementary School?
Sherrod Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sherrod Elementary School offer ?
Sherrod Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sherrod Elementary School part of?
Sherrod Elementary School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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