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Sheridan Elementary School

Summary:

Sheridan Elementary School is a top-performing public elementary school in Lake Forest School District 67, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 264 students. The school consistently ranks among the best in Illinois, with exceptional academic performance and low chronic absenteeism rates.

Sheridan Elementary School's students excel academically, with 74.1% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 70.6% proficient or better in Mathematics on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) exams, significantly outperforming the state averages. The school's performance is also consistently higher than other Lake Forest School District 67 schools, such as Everett Elementary School and Cherokee Elementary School. Compared to schools in the neighboring North Shore School District 112, Sheridan Elementary School's academic performance is significantly stronger.

Sheridan Elementary School's student population is relatively homogeneous, with 82.6% of students identifying as White. The school has maintained low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 3.6% to 12.1%, and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 9 to 10 students per teacher. The school's high level of investment in educational resources, with spending per student ranging from $22,162 to $25,524, likely contributes to its exceptional academic performance and overall excellence.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1360 N Sheridan Rd
       Lake Forest, IL  60045-1444

(847) 234-1160

District: Lake Forest School District 67

SchoolDigger Rank:
40th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,850 Help


Students who attend Sheridan Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Deer Path Middle School East
    Deer Path Middle School West
High:    Lake Forest High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  264

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Asian:
3.4%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.7% Help


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Compare Details Sheridan Elementary School ranks better than 98.1% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Lake Forest School District 67. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Sheridan Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lake Forest School District 67.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sheridan Elementary School is $24,850, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Lake Forest School District 67!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sheridan Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheridan Elementary School 40th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Sheridan Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Lake Forest School District 67:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Forest School District 67 42nd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sheridan Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sheridan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.88 124th 2020 93.9%
2004 83.55 225th 2030 88.9%
2005 81.50 265th 2022 86.9%
2006 82.85 184th 2086 91.2%
2007 78.90 327th 2095 84.4%
2008 83.71 196th 2092 90.6%
2009 82.04 268th 2120 87.4%
2010 85.28 138th 2139 93.5%
2011 84.72 157th 2147 92.7%
2012 84.21 178th 2166 91.8%
2013 88.26 180th 2167 91.7%
2014 91.51 90th 2093 95.7%
2015 86.62 256th 2052 87.5%
2016 71.94 515th 2046 74.8%
2017 80.72 357th 2044 82.5%
2018 91.29 131st 2037 93.6%
2019 86.28 241st 2086 88.4%
2021 94.88 81st 1948 95.8%
2022 92.49 125th 2082 94.0%
2023 94.47 99th 2077 95.2%
2024 97.42 40th 2067 98.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Sheridan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.71 244th 1964 87.6%
2019 92.28 102nd 2019 94.9%
2021 91.05 100th 1680 94.0%
2022 88.86 182nd 1970 90.8%
2023 97.01 33rd 1957 98.3%
2024 97.94 21st 1942 98.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Sheridan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.74 143rd 1972 92.7%
2019 76.83 395th 2019 80.4%
2021 93.65 83rd 1707 95.1%
2022 92.55 109th 1977 94.5%
2023 83.64 255th 1984 87.1%
2024 94.88 79th 1959 96.0%
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Rank History for White students at Sheridan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.57 190th 1463 87.0%
2019 71.11 350th 1462 76.1%
2021 90.83 66th 1308 95.0%
2022 83.97 152nd 1425 89.3%
2023 87.97 108th 1419 92.4%
2024 92.87 46th 1392 96.7%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Sheridan Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 226 3 2 5 n/a n/a n/a 0 236
1989 230 1 4 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 239
1990 176 n/a 6 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 183
1991 173 0 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1992 188 2 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1993 178 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1994 186 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1995 192 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1996 192 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1997 186 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1998 169 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1999 176 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2000 194 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2001 275 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2002 286 6 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2003 286 6 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2004 288 2 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2005 299 2 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2006 308 4 13 5 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2007 333 2 15 9 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2008 301 2 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2009 289 2 7 4 0 n/a n/a 2 304
2010 274 4 6 9 0 n/a n/a 2 295
2011 260 1 3 8 0 0 5 0 277
2012 236 2 3 8 0 0 4 0 253
2013 227 6 0 14 0 0 3 0 250
2014 223 3 4 12 0 0 4 0 246
2015 217 3 7 17 0 0 2 0 246
2016 215 1 4 13 2 0 5 0 240
2017 200 0 4 8 2 0 12 0 226
2018 205 1 4 6 1 0 13 0 230
2019 216 0 2 2 3 0 10 0 233
2020 205 0 3 4 2 0 8 0 222
2021 207 0 4 8 1 0 8 0 228
2022 199 2 3 6 1 0 10 0 221
2023 243 1 9 4 1 0 6 0 264

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sheridan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 236 15.4 15.3 n/a
1989 239 15.9 15.0 n/a
1990 183 12.6 14.5 n/a
1991 182 14.1 12.9 n/a
1992 197 16.0 12.3 n/a
1993 182 16.6 11.0 n/a
1994 192 13.0 14.8 n/a
1995 197 13.5 14.6 n/a
1996 197 13.5 14.6 n/a
1997 192 13.4 14.3 n/a
1998 172 11.1 15.5 n/a
1999 180 11.6 15.5 n/a
2000 197 12.4 15.9 n/a
2001 283 18.9 15.0 n/a
2002 303 21.8 13.9 0
2003 303 21.8 13.9 0
2004 301 23.8 12.6 0
2005 310 23.8 13.0 0
2006 330 21.3 15.5 0
2007 359 22.0 16.3 0
2008 319 23.0 13.9 0
2009 304 24.2 12.6 0
2010 295 24.3 12.1 0
2011 277 23.6 11.7 0
2012 253 22.0 11.5 2
2013 250 29.5 8.4 2
2014 246 n/a n/a 1.6
2015 246 24.0 10.2 2
2016 240 21.0 11.4 1.7
2017 226 22.0 10.2 2.2
2018 230 21.1 10.8 2.6
2019 233 21.6 10.7 3
2020 222 22.7 9.7 4.1
2021 228 n/a n/a n/a
2022 221 24.3 9.0 2.7
2023 264 26.4 10.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sheridan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 236 15.4 15.3 n/a
1989 239 15.9 15.0 n/a
1990 183 12.6 14.5 n/a
1991 182 14.1 12.9 n/a
1992 197 16.0 12.3 n/a
1993 182 16.6 11.0 n/a
1994 192 13.0 14.8 n/a
1995 197 13.5 14.6 n/a
1996 197 13.5 14.6 n/a
1997 192 13.4 14.3 n/a
1998 172 11.1 15.5 n/a
1999 180 11.6 15.5 n/a
2000 197 12.4 15.9 n/a
2001 283 18.9 15.0 n/a
2002 303 21.8 13.9 0
2003 303 21.8 13.9 0
2004 301 23.8 12.6 0
2005 310 23.8 13.0 0
2006 330 21.3 15.5 0
2007 359 22.0 16.3 0
2008 319 23.0 13.9 0
2009 304 24.2 12.6 0
2010 295 24.3 12.1 0
2011 277 23.6 11.7 0
2012 253 22.0 11.5 2
2013 250 29.5 8.4 2
2014 246 n/a n/a 1.6
2015 246 24.0 10.2 2
2016 240 21.0 11.4 1.7
2017 226 22.0 10.2 2.2
2018 230 21.1 10.8 2.6
2019 233 21.6 10.7 3
2020 222 22.7 9.7 4.1
2021 228 n/a n/a n/a
2022 221 24.3 9.0 2.7
2023 264 26.4 10.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Sheridan Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201598.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%3.2%98.4%98.0%3.2%
201697.9%98.3%98.3%98.3%2.5%98.3%98.3%2.5%
201798.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%2.2%98.2%99.6%2.2%
201898.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%7.0%98.3%98.3%7.0%
201997.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%9.4%97.4%97.4%9.4%
202195.9%95.9%95.9%95.9%95.9%95.9%95.9%10.4%
202295.4%95.4%95.4%95.4%15.8%94.4%95.4%16.3%
202395.4%95.4%95.4%95.4%15.8%94.4%95.4%16.3%
202497.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%17.2%97.0%97.0%17.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sheridan Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $349 (1.7%) $20,192 (98.3%) $20,541
2020 $354 (1.6%) $21,807 (98.4%) $22,162
2021 $422 (1.7%) $25,102 (98.3%) $25,524
2022 $422 (1.7%) $25,102 (98.3%) $25,524
2023 $510 (2.1%) $23,706 (97.9%) $24,216
2024 $365 (1.5%) $24,486 (98.5%) $24,850

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sheridan Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 241st of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 99th of 2077 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Elementary School)51.245.9
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Forest School District 67)56.255.9
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sheridan Elementary School)68.670.2
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake Forest School District 67)76.863.6
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Elementary School)63.278.6
 15.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Forest School District 67)63.865.8
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sheridan Elementary School)5173.8
 22.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lake Forest School District 67)70.161
 9.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students233264
 13.3%
African American01
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian29
 350%
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White216243
 12.5%
Two or More Races106
 40%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sheridan Elementary School

Yes! Sheridan Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 40th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools.

Students who attend Sheridan Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Deer Path Middle School East
Middle : Deer Path Middle School West
High : Lake Forest High School

Students at Sheridan Elementary School are 92% White, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 264 students attended Sheridan Elementary School.


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