Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sheridan Road Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
476 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-84%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)75-79%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
19%
8%
White
41%
44%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
11%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% OK state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% OK state average).
How many students attend Sheridan Road Elementary School?
476 students attend Sheridan Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Sheridan Road Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheridan Road Elementary School?
Sheridan Road Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sheridan Road Elementary School offer ?
Sheridan Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sheridan Road Elementary School part of?
Sheridan Road Elementary School is part of Lawton School District.
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