Sheridan Elementary School

707 Ridge Dr
Sheridan, AR 72150
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sheridan Elementary School serves 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sheridan Elementary School's student population of 599 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
599 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sheridan Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
5%
15%
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Black
3%
19%
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White
88%
58%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sheridan Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sheridan Elementary School?
599 students attend Sheridan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sheridan Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheridan Elementary School?
Sheridan Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sheridan Elementary School offer ?
Sheridan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Sheridan Elementary School part of?
Sheridan Elementary School is part of Sheridan School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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