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Sheridan Elementary School

Summary:

Sheridan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving 560 students in grades 1-5. The school is part of the Allentown City School District, which is ranked 541 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sheridan Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with significantly below-average PSSA test scores across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 16.9% of Sheridan students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 39.3% and the district average of 13.5%. The school's performance is particularly concerning for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic and disabled students, who are performing well below their peers at the state and district levels. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $13,817 and a student-teacher ratio of 15.7, the school's academic challenges persist.

When comparing Sheridan Elementary School to other nearby schools in the Allentown City School District, it becomes clear that the academic challenges at Sheridan are not unique to the school, but rather a systemic issue within the district. While some nearby schools, such as Luis A. Ramos Elementary and Ritter Elementary, perform slightly better than Sheridan on PSSA tests, the overall academic performance of the district's elementary schools is consistently low, with most schools ranking in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 521 N 2nd St
       Allentown, PA  18102-2597

(484) 765-4881

District: Allentown City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1383rd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,817 Help


Students who attend Sheridan Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Harrison-Morton Middle School
High:    Louis E Dieruff High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  560

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
74.1%
African American:
13.2%
White:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Sheridan Elementary School ranks worse than 90.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 11th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Allentown City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.1%), African American (13.2%), White (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sheridan Elementary School is 15.7. 11 elementary schools in the Allentown City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sheridan Elementary School is $13,817. 11 elementary schools in the Allentown City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sheridan Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheridan Elementary School 1383rd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Sheridan Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Allentown City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Allentown City School District 541st of 606 Pennsylvania 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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 14.83 1119th 1302 14.1%
2004 10.10 1161st 1308 11.2%
2005 26.45 1059th 1299 18.5%
2006 16.68 1364th 1545 11.7%
2007 17.10 1375th 1555 11.6%
2008 27.70 1282nd 1551 17.3%
2009 41.30 1134th 1549 26.8%
2010 26.41 1325th 1579 16.1%
2011 38.18 1222nd 1597 23.5%
2012 15.14 1404th 1599 12.2%
2013 13.36 1321st 1519 13.0%
2014 13.31 1277th 1467 13.0%
2015 16.66 1226th 1474 16.8%
2016 11.53 1345th 1554 13.4%
2017 7.78 1394th 1547 9.9%
2018 7.15 1398th 1530 8.6%
2019 9.43 1374th 1544 11.0%
2022 7.94 1396th 1534 9.0%
2023 8.63 1383rd 1534 9.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sheridan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.36 113th 196 42.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sheridan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.01 1244th 1414 12.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Sheridan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.82 895th 1043 14.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Sheridan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.66 194th 437 55.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sheridan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.18 362nd 432 16.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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: Pennsylvania Dept 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 242 41 4 306 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1989 241 58 3 287 3 n/a n/a 0 592
1990 232 61 10 304 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1991 231 57 14 299 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1992 183 53 12 263 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1993 174 52 15 308 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1994 142 51 20 324 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1995 150 54 13 336 2 n/a n/a 0 555
1996 150 54 13 336 2 n/a n/a 0 555
1997 146 70 18 374 2 n/a n/a 0 610
1998 158 74 24 324 1 n/a n/a 0 581
1999 156 76 20 355 2 n/a n/a 0 609
2000 167 83 26 341 1 n/a n/a 0 618
2001 160 97 27 373 1 n/a n/a 0 658
2002 143 89 15 372 1 n/a n/a 0 620
2003 143 89 15 372 1 n/a n/a 0 620
2004 140 81 15 426 0 n/a n/a 0 662
2005 122 94 18 416 1 n/a n/a 0 651
2006 113 118 14 479 0 n/a n/a 0 724
2007 94 96 16 493 1 n/a n/a 0 700
2008 80 96 10 455 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2009 79 88 7 501 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2010 72 86 5 491 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2011 87 84 6 450 0 0 0 0 627
2012 84 78 8 512 0 0 6 0 688
2013 89 82 4 470 0 1 7 0 653
2014 92 97 4 502 2 2 20 0 719
2015 73 101 6 467 1 0 37 0 685
2016 61 89 6 463 2 0 40 0 661
2017 63 81 6 489 2 0 38 0 679
2018 53 83 6 476 0 0 24 0 642
2019 45 75 4 475 1 0 24 0 624
2020 49 66 4 470 0 1 7 0 597
2021 46 71 2 477 0 1 12 0 609
2022 34 82 5 416 0 1 21 0 559
2023 37 74 2 415 1 2 29 0 560

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 593 31.2 19.0 n/a
1989 592 33.0 17.9 n/a
1990 607 37.3 16.2 0
1991 601 35.8 16.7 n/a
1992 511 34.0 15.0 n/a
1993 549 26.0 21.1 n/a
1994 537 28.0 19.2 n/a
1995 555 28.0 19.8 n/a
1996 555 28.0 19.8 n/a
1997 610 29.0 21.0 n/a
1998 581 31.0 18.7 n/a
1999 609 31.0 19.6 n/a
2000 618 32.0 19.3 88.7
2001 658 33.0 19.9 86.2
2002 620 34.1 18.2 88.1
2003 620 34.1 18.2 88.1
2004 662 37.7 17.6 85.3
2005 651 37.0 17.6 83.9
2006 724 38.9 18.6 91.9
2007 700 36.8 19.0 94.4
2008 641 35.2 18.2 99.5
2009 675 38.1 17.7 96.6
2010 654 33.1 19.7 90.7
2011 627 36.7 17.0 97.1
2012 688 17.5 39.1 88.2
2013 653 32.2 20.2 93.7
2014 719 32.5 22.1 92.8
2015 685 33.0 20.7 72.6
2016 661 34.0 19.4 77
2017 679 35.5 19.1 100
2018 642 32.5 19.7 100
2019 624 33.5 18.6 97.8
2020 597 33.5 17.8 100
2021 609 34.5 17.6 100
2022 559 30.5 18.3 99.5
2023 560 35.5 15.7 100

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 593 31.2 19.0 n/a
1989 592 33.0 17.9 n/a
1990 607 37.3 16.2 0
1991 601 35.8 16.7 n/a
1992 511 34.0 15.0 n/a
1993 549 26.0 21.1 n/a
1994 537 28.0 19.2 n/a
1995 555 28.0 19.8 n/a
1996 555 28.0 19.8 n/a
1997 610 29.0 21.0 n/a
1998 581 31.0 18.7 n/a
1999 609 31.0 19.6 n/a
2000 618 32.0 19.3 88.7
2001 658 33.0 19.9 86.2
2002 620 34.1 18.2 88.1
2003 620 34.1 18.2 88.1
2004 662 37.7 17.6 85.3
2005 651 37.0 17.6 83.9
2006 724 38.9 18.6 91.9
2007 700 36.8 19.0 94.4
2008 641 35.2 18.2 99.5
2009 675 38.1 17.7 96.6
2010 654 33.1 19.7 90.7
2011 627 36.7 17.0 97.1
2012 688 17.5 39.1 88.2
2013 653 32.2 20.2 93.7
2014 719 32.5 22.1 92.8
2015 685 33.0 20.7 72.6
2016 661 34.0 19.4 77
2017 679 35.5 19.1 100
2018 642 32.5 19.7 100
2019 624 33.5 18.6 97.8
2020 597 33.5 17.8 100
2021 609 34.5 17.6 100
2022 559 30.5 18.3 99.5
2023 560 35.5 15.7 100

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.
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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 $871 (7.2%) $11,186 (92.8%) $12,057
2020 $972 (7.0%) $12,833 (93.0%) $13,805
2021 $1,314 (10.2%) $11,614 (89.8%) $12,929
2022 $2,304 (16.7%) $11,512 (83.3%) $13,817

Data source: Pennsylvania 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 1374th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1383rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Sheridan Elementary School)37.420.4
 17%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Elementary School)35.424.1
 11.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Sheridan Elementary School)13.117.9
 4.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Sheridan Elementary School)45.433.7
 11.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Elementary School)28.918.9
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Sheridan Elementary School)14.711.8
 2.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan Elementary School)25.721.7
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Sheridan Elementary School)20.716.9
 3.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Sheridan Elementary School)45.433.7
 11.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sheridan Elementary School)29.521.5
 8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students624560
 10.3%
African American7574
 1.3%
American Indian11
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic475415
 12.6%
Pacific Islander02
White4537
 17.8%
Two or More Races2429
 20.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.8%100%
 2.2%

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

Middle : Harrison-Morton Middle School
High : Louis E Dieruff High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 560 students attended Sheridan Elementary School.

Sheridan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.8% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Sheridan Elementary School are 74% Hispanic, 13% African American, 7% White, 5% Two or more races.


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