Sheridan Elementary

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Sheridan Elementary is an elementary school located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 486. The school is part of the Orangeburg School District, which is ranked 65 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sheridan Elementary faces significant challenges, with a consistently low academic performance and a student population that is 85.39% African American, significantly higher than the state and nearby schools. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are well below the state and district averages, and it has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high percentage of students from low-income families. Sheridan Elementary's spending per student has fluctuated over the years, ranging from $10,446 to $13,101, which is lower than some of the nearby schools, and its student-teacher ratio has ranged from 15.5 to 17.1, higher than the recommended ratio for effective instruction.

When compared to nearby schools within the Orangeburg district, Sheridan Elementary is consistently one of the lowest-performing schools. For example, Dover Elementary and Brookdale Elementary have significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as higher overall rankings from SchoolDigger. The high percentage of African American students at Sheridan Elementary, coupled with the school's academic struggles, suggests a need to address potential racial inequities in the school's educational practices and resources. Addressing the unique challenges faced by Sheridan Elementary will require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and a focus on equity and inclusion.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1139 Hillsboro Road
       Orangeburg, SC  29115


(803) 534-7504

District: Orangeburg

SchoolDigger Rank:
600th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,727 Help


Students who attend Sheridan Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    William J. Clark Middle
High:    Orangeburg Wilkinson High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  486

Racial breakdown:

African American:
85.4%
Hispanic:
6.4%
White:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sheridan Elementary ranks worse than 94% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 10th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Orangeburg School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (85.4%), Hispanic (6.4%), White (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Orangeburg School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sheridan Elementary is 16.2. 10 elementary schools in the Orangeburg School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sheridan Elementary is $11,727. 12 elementary schools in the Orangeburg School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sheridan Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheridan Elementary 600th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Sheridan Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Orangeburg:

SchoolDigger ranks Orangeburg 65th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sheridan Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sheridan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.88 569th 622 8.5%
2022 11.37 568th 625 9.1%
2023 11.18 594th 644 7.8%
2024 9.96 600th 638 6.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sheridan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.73 533rd 580 8.1%
2022 11.18 569th 600 5.2%
2023 13.41 562nd 608 7.6%
2024 10.92 569th 599 5.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Sheridan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 14.29 496th 573 13.4%
2023 11.74 531st 580 8.4%
2024 8.96 542nd 565 4.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Sheridan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 9.27 545th 579 5.9%
2023 10.10 539th 582 7.4%
2024 10.33 525th 568 7.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Sheridan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.86 212th 350 39.4%
2022 27.01 316th 393 19.6%
2023 30.63 298th 394 24.4%
2024 28.14 292nd 369 20.9%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department 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: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sheridan Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 40 433 4 43 0 1 12 0 533
2021 26 402 5 41 1 1 11 0 487
2022 22 384 1 42 2 4 15 0 470
2023 21 415 2 31 0 3 14 0 486

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 533 30.0 17.7 100
2021 487 28.4 17.1 100
2022 470 30.1 15.5 100
2023 486 29.9 16.2 100

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 533 30.0 17.7 100
2021 487 28.4 17.1 100
2022 470 30.1 15.5 100
2023 486 29.9 16.2 100

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

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,028 (9.5%) $495 (4.6%) $1,523 (14.1%) $8,280 (76.7%) $994 (9.2%) $9,274 (85.9%) $10,797
2021 $154 (1.5%) $457 (4.4%) $610 (5.8%) $8,783 (84.1%) $1,053 (10.1%) $9,836 (94.2%) $10,446
2022 $1,437 (11.0%) $1,822 (13.9%) $3,258 (24.9%) $8,859 (67.6%) $983 (7.5%) $9,842 (75.1%) $13,101
2023 $1,526 (13.0%) $929 (7.9%) $2,455 (20.9%) $8,481 (72.3%) $792 (6.8%) $9,273 (79.1%) $11,727

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sheridan Elementary

Sheridan Elementary ranks in the bottom 6.0% of South Carolina elementary schools.

Students who attend Sheridan Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : William J. Clark Middle
High : Orangeburg Wilkinson High

In the 2022-23 school year, 486 students attended Sheridan Elementary.

Students at Sheridan Elementary are 85% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% White, 3% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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