Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sheridan Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sheridan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sheridan Elementary School's student population of 276 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sheridan Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheridan Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#61 out of 1280 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
19%
22%
Black
12%
7%
White
54%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheridan Elementary School's ranking?
Sheridan Elementary School is ranked #61 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Sheridan Elementary School often compared to?
Sheridan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Spring Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Sheridan Elementary School?
276 students attend Sheridan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sheridan Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheridan Elementary School?
Sheridan Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sheridan Elementary School offer ?
Sheridan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sheridan Elementary School part of?
Sheridan Elementary School is part of Geary County Schools School District.
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