Sheffield Intermediate School serves 449 students in grades 3-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
449 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
29%
13%
White
28%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sheffield Intermediate School?
449 students attend Sheffield Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Sheffield Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheffield Intermediate School?
Sheffield Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sheffield Intermediate School offer ?
Sheffield Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Sheffield Intermediate School part of?
Sheffield Intermediate School is part of Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District.
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