Summary:
Sheridan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bloomington, Illinois, serving 365 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Bloomington School District 87, which is ranked 676 out of 823 school districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Sheridan Elementary School stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (47.4%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 11.05% to 40.96%. The school also consistently performs below the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 9.1% of 3rd graders, 3.5% of 4th graders, and 9.1% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district's 13.2%, 19.9%, and 21.3%, respectively, and the state's 28.8%, 35.4%, and 35.2%. Additionally, Sheridan Elementary has a much higher chronic absenteeism rate of 35.8%, while nearby schools range from 15.8% to 37.9%.
Despite the higher spending per student at Sheridan Elementary School ($13,923) compared to nearby schools, which range from $12,374 to $16,564, the school's academic outcomes remain significantly below the district and state averages. This raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning and achievement. Nearby schools, such as Washington Elementary and Oakland Elementary, demonstrate higher academic performance, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and more favorable student demographics, which could provide valuable insights for improving Sheridan Elementary School.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Bloomington School District 87
SchoolDigger Rank:
1905th of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,923
Students who attend Sheridan Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.0
Number of students: 365
Racial breakdown:
African American:
47.4%
White:
26.6%
Two or more races:
17.8%
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Hispanic:
7.4%
Asian:
0.3%
American Indian:
0.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.7%
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