Sheridan Elementary School

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Sheridan Elementary School ranks 464 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sheridan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sheridan, Indiana, serving 502 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Sheridan Community Schools district, which is ranked 110 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating.

While Sheridan Elementary School has seen some positive trends, such as decreasing student-teacher ratios and increasing per-student spending, the school faces several challenges. Its proficiency rates on ILEARN tests in English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the state and district averages, with some exceptions in 3rd and 4th-grade math. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (44.42%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 3.02% to 33.19%. Additionally, Sheridan Elementary has experienced a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 2.8% in 2020-2021 to 10.3% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and the surrounding schools.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools in the Westfield-Washington and Zionsville Community Schools districts, Sheridan Elementary School's performance on ILEARN tests is generally lower. For example, in 2023-2024, Carey Ridge Elementary School in Westfield had 60% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 41.9% at Sheridan Elementary. Additionally, Sheridan Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.24%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

24795 Hinesley Rd
Sheridan, IN 46069

(317) 758-4491

District: Sheridan Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
464^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,399

Students who attend Sheridan Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sheridan Middle School
High:	Sheridan High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 520

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.7%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sheridan Elementary School ranks better than 54.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.91. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.7%), Hispanic (3.7%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sheridan Elementary School is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare Sheridan Elementary School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sheridan Elementary School is $10,399.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sheridan Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sheridan Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheridan Community Schools 111^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sheridan Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	62.75	363^rd	959	62.1%
2006	81.32	119^th	961	87.6%
2007	76.52	175^th	985	82.2%
2008	71.13	255^th	996	74.4%
2009	69.37	306^th	1003	69.5%
2010	68.75	323^rd	1009	68.0%
2011	63.34	413^th	1025	59.7%
2012	55.55	531^st	1015	47.7%
2013	51.14	605^th	1035	41.5%
2014	59.83	475^th	1036	54.2%
2015	65.79	365^th	1040	64.9%
2016	63.33	413^th	1046	60.5%
2017	66.51	363^rd	1033	64.9%
2018	56.37	506^th	1027	50.7%
2019	55.66	485^th	1031	53.0%
2021	62.69	377^th	1016	62.9%
2022	56.34	471^st	1020	53.8%
2023	65.10	357^th	1016	64.9%
2024	55.91	464^th	1010	54.1%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department 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	540	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	540
1989	510	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	510
1990	514	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	514
1991	510	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	510
1992	500	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	500
1993	499	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	499
1994	502	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	504
1995	440	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	444
1996	440	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	444
1997	458	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	461
1998	354	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
1999	374	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
2000	361	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
2001	365	1	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	370
2002	350	1	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
2003	350	1	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
2004	329	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
2005	468	1	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	480
2006	455	1	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	464
2007	496	0	1	10	2	n/a	n/a	2	511
2008	476	2	0	11	2	n/a	n/a	5	496
2009	481	1	1	12	2	n/a	n/a	5	502
2010	474	0	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	7	491
2011	492	2	0	13	0	0	2	0	509
2012	470	1	0	14	0	0	5	0	490
2013	446	0	0	16	0	0	11	0	473
2014	448	0	0	19	0	0	13	0	480
2015	448	0	1	24	0	1	11	0	485
2016	414	0	0	33	0	2	14	0	463
2017	418	0	0	29	0	0	12	0	459
2018	452	0	0	30	1	0	19	0	502
2019	445	0	0	30	1	0	17	0	493
2020	432	1	3	27	1	0	21	0	485
2021	412	1	3	25	1	0	24	0	466
2022	443	1	3	20	0	0	16	0	483
2023	458	6	2	18	0	0	18	0	502
2024	477	4	3	19	0	0	17	0	520

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	540	24.2	22.3	12
1989	510	24.0	21.2	11.8
1990	514	24.0	21.4	16.7
1991	510	26.0	19.6	15.1
1992	500	21.8	22.9	22
1993	499	21.8	22.9	19.8
1994	504	21.8	23.1	21.8
1995	444	20.9	21.2	12.6
1996	444	20.9	21.2	12.6
1997	461	21.8	21.1	12.4
1998	356	19.5	18.3	18.3
1999	376	19.5	19.3	26.6
2000	365	19.6	18.6	23.6
2001	370	21.0	17.6	24.9
2002	359	21.3	16.9	24
2003	359	21.3	16.9	24
2004	336	20.6	16.3	22.9
2005	480	24.5	19.6	21.9
2006	464	24.7	18.8	20.7
2007	511	n/a	n/a	27.3
2008	496	26.0	19.1	28.3
2009	502	29.0	17.3	36
2010	491	30.0	16.3	42.6
2011	509	24.9	20.4	43
2012	490	25.0	19.6	44.1
2013	473	22.0	21.5	49.9
2014	480	22.0	21.8	45.8
2015	485	23.0	21.0	44.5
2016	463	23.0	20.1	42.8
2017	459	23.0	19.9	41.6
2018	502	24.0	20.9	46.8
2019	493	24.0	20.5	44.4
2020	485	23.0	21.0	44.5
2021	466	25.0	18.6	38.6
2022	483	28.5	16.9	30.6
2023	502	31.0	16.1	44.4
2024	520	35.0	14.8	46.7

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	540	24.2	22.3	12
1989	510	24.0	21.2	11.8
1990	514	24.0	21.4	16.7
1991	510	26.0	19.6	15.1
1992	500	21.8	22.9	22
1993	499	21.8	22.9	19.8
1994	504	21.8	23.1	21.8
1995	444	20.9	21.2	12.6
1996	444	20.9	21.2	12.6
1997	461	21.8	21.1	12.4
1998	356	19.5	18.3	18.3
1999	376	19.5	19.3	26.6
2000	365	19.6	18.6	23.6
2001	370	21.0	17.6	24.9
2002	359	21.3	16.9	24
2003	359	21.3	16.9	24
2004	336	20.6	16.3	22.9
2005	480	24.5	19.6	21.9
2006	464	24.7	18.8	20.7
2007	511	n/a	n/a	27.3
2008	496	26.0	19.1	28.3
2009	502	29.0	17.3	36
2010	491	30.0	16.3	42.6
2011	509	24.9	20.4	43
2012	490	25.0	19.6	44.1
2013	473	22.0	21.5	49.9
2014	480	22.0	21.8	45.8
2015	485	23.0	21.0	44.5
2016	463	23.0	20.1	42.8
2017	459	23.0	19.9	41.6
2018	502	24.0	20.9	46.8
2019	493	24.0	20.5	44.4
2020	485	23.0	21.0	44.5
2021	466	25.0	18.6	38.6
2022	483	28.5	16.9	30.6
2023	502	31.0	16.1	44.4
2024	520	35.0	14.8	46.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sheridan Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$392 (4.3%)	$8,716 (95.7%)	$9,109
2020	$443 (4.8%)	$8,794 (95.2%)	$9,237
2021	$1,083 (10.5%)	$9,220 (89.5%)	$10,303
2022	$478 (4.6%)	$9,921 (95.4%)	$10,399

Data source: Indiana 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 485^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 357^th of 1016 Elementary schools	11.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Elementary School)	41.3	58.8	17.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Community Schools)	41.3	58.8	17.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Sheridan Elementary School)	48	64.7	16.7%
3rd Grade Math (Sheridan Community Schools)	48	64.7	16.7%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Elementary School)	51.2	47.4	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Community Schools)	51.2	47.4	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Sheridan Elementary School)	54.9	46.2	8.8%
4th Grade Math (Sheridan Community Schools)	54.9	46.2	8.8%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Sheridan Elementary School)	47.6	46.2	1.4%
4th Grade Science (Sheridan Community Schools)	47.6	46.2	1.4%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Elementary School)	46.4	34.1	12.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Community Schools)	46.4	34.1	12.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Sheridan Elementary School)	56.5	39.6	16.9%
5th Grade Math (Sheridan Community Schools)	56.5	39.6	16.9%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Sheridan Elementary School)	52.2	44	8.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Sheridan Community Schools)	52.2	44	8.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	493	502	1.8%
African American	0	6
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	30	18	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	445	458	2.9%
Two or More Races	17	18	5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.4%	44.4%	0%

Schools Near Sheridan Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sheridan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	24795 Hinesley Rd	Sheridan	46069	Hamilton County	Sheridan Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 758-4491	520	35	14.8	46.7%	477 (91.7%)	4 (0.8%)	19 (3.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.3%)	55.9	464^th of 1010 public elementary schools	54.1%		65.1	357^th of 1016 public elementary schools	64.9%	107	42.9	47.1	35.1	41.9	52.8	44.7	36.8	45.2	37.7	$10,399	$478	$9,921
Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center	Public	PK	19500 Tomlinson Road - Suite A	Westfield	46074	Hamilton County	Westfield-Washington Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 867-8017	90	6	15.0	4.4%	55 (61.1%)	11 (12.2%)	15 (16.7%)	6 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)								(n/a)
Monon Trail Elementary School	Public	K-4	19400 Tomlinson Rd	Westfield	46074	Hamilton County	Westfield-Washington Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 867-8600	696	43	16.1	32.0%	455 (65.4%)	51 (7.3%)	102 (14.7%)	31 (4.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (7.9%)	90.2	68^th of 1010 public elementary schools	93.3%		80.9	176^th of 1016 public elementary schools	82.7%	108	69.7	58.0		63.4	89.3	65.7		76.5		$11,054	$521	$10,534
Maple Glen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	17171 Ditch Rd	Westfield	46074	Hamilton County	Westfield-Washington Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 896-4700	626	34	18.4	14.1%	471 (75.2%)	28 (4.5%)	36 (5.8%)	43 (6.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.2%)	91.1	62^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	93.9%		88	85^th of 1016 public elementary schools	91.6%	23	60.9	70.9		65.9	72.2	73.1		72.7		$10,450	$175	$10,275
Washington Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	17950 Grassy Branch Rd	Westfield	46074	Hamilton County	Westfield-Washington Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 867-7900	700	43	16.2	30.9%	473 (67.6%)	30 (4.3%)	110 (15.7%)	32 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (7.9%)	87.8	101^st of 1010 public elementary schools	90.0%		84.8	129^th of 1016 public elementary schools	87.3%	28	62.8	61.4		62.1	71.0	66.2		68.6		$10,838	$428	$10,410
Oak Trace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	16504 Oak Ridge Rd	Westfield	46074	Hamilton County	Westfield-Washington Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 867-6400	593	32	18.5	10.5%	505 (85.2%)	13 (2.2%)	21 (3.5%)	26 (4.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.4%)	97.8	8^th of 1010 public elementary schools	99.2%		97.6	7^th of 1016 public elementary schools	99.3%	1	79.0	74.1		76.3	93.9	83.7		88.4		$14,167	$314	$13,852
Shamrock Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	747 W 161st St	Westfield	46074	Hamilton County	Westfield-Washington Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 867-7400	650	40	16.2	12.3%	518 (79.7%)	20 (3.1%)	41 (6.3%)	52 (8.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	88.1	93^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	90.8%		87.4	93^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	90.8%		62.0	60.8		61.5	70.8	68.8		69.9		$10,107	$317	$9,790
Carey Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	16231 Carey Rd	Westfield	46074	Hamilton County	Westfield-Washington Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 867-6200	621	43	14.4	22.2%	464 (74.7%)	35 (5.6%)	64 (10.3%)	20 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.1%)	89	82^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	91.9%		90.3	66^th of 1016 public elementary schools	93.5%	16	57.0	63.1		60.0	70.4	76.9		73.6		$11,827	$522	$11,305
Union Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	11750 E 300 S	Zionsville	46077	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 733-4007	468	32	14.7	3.4%	367 (78.4%)	15 (3.2%)	23 (4.9%)	35 (7.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.8%)	94.2	38^th of 1010 public elementary schools	96.2%		91	59^th of 1016 public elementary schools	94.2%	21	62.8	69.1		65.6	81.4	81.0		81.2		$8,540	$43	$8,497
Hazel Dell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3025 Westfield Rd	Noblesville	46062	Hamilton County	Noblesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 773-2914	628	39	16.1	16.9%	521 (83.0%)	14 (2.2%)	66 (10.5%)	11 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	92.2	55^th of 1010 public elementary schools	94.6%		88.5	80^th of 1016 public elementary schools	92.1%	25	69.5	64.7	70.7	68.2	81.1	70.7	55.2	68.2	73.3	$9,832	$452	$9,380

Frequently Asked Questions about Sheridan Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Sheridan Elementary School?

Students at Sheridan Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Sheridan Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 520 students attended Sheridan Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Sheridan Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Sheridan Middle School
High : Sheridan High School

What district is Sheridan Elementary School in?

Sheridan Community Schools

Is Sheridan Elementary School a good school?

Sheridan Elementary School ranks 464^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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