Sheridan Elementary

Summary:

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:
600^th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,727

Students who attend Sheridan Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 498

Racial breakdown:

African American:

84.1%

Hispanic:

6.8%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sheridan Elementary ranks worse than 94% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 10^th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Orangeburg School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.96. (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: African American (84.1%), Hispanic (6.8%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)

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

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sheridan Elementary is 15.5. 8 elementary schools in the Orangeburg School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sheridan Elementary employs 32.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Orangeburg:

SchoolDigger ranks Orangeburg 65^th 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
2021	10.88	569^th	622	8.5%
2022	11.37	568^th	625	9.1%
2023	11.18	594^th	644	7.8%
2024	9.96	600^th	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
2021	13.73	533^rd	580	8.1%
2022	11.18	569^th	600	5.2%
2023	13.41	562^nd	608	7.6%
2024	10.92	569^th	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
2022	14.29	496^th	573	13.4%
2023	11.74	531^st	580	8.4%
2024	8.96	542^nd	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
2022	9.27	545^th	579	5.9%
2023	10.10	539^th	582	7.4%
2024	10.33	525^th	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
2021	40.86	212^th	350	39.4%
2022	27.01	316^th	393	19.6%
2023	30.63	298^th	394	24.4%
2024	28.14	292^nd	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.

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	Total
2020	40	433	4	43	0	1	12	533
2021	26	402	5	41	1	1	11	487
2022	22	384	1	42	2	4	15	470
2023	21	415	2	31	0	3	14	486
2024	17	419	3	34	1	4	20	498

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
2024	498	32.1	15.5	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
2024	498	32.1	15.5	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sheridan Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

Schools Near Sheridan Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)						SC READY Mathematics (2024)						EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Sheridan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1139 Hillsboro Road	Orangeburg	29115	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 534-7504	498	32	15.5	100.0%	17 (3.4%)	419 (84.1%)	34 (6.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	20 (4.0%)	10	600^th of 638 public elementary schools	6.0%		11.2	594^th of 644 public elementary schools	7.8%	6	19.7	22.7	37.5				11.9	22.6	29.2					$11,727	$1,526	$929	$2,455	$8,481	$792	$9,273
Marshall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1441 Marshall Street	Orangeburg	29118	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 534-7865	646	38	16.8	100.0%	12 (1.9%)	591 (91.5%)	12 (1.9%)	5 (0.8%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.1%)	9.8	605^th of 638 public elementary schools	5.2%		8.9	614^th of 644 public elementary schools	4.7%	9	30.2	33.0	26.2				27.3	28.0	15.5					$10,418	$994	$925	$1,919	$7,627	$873	$8,499
Felton Laboratory Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	115 Lance Street	Orangeburg	29117	Orangeburg County	School Public Charter School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(803) 536-7034	296	15	19.2	100.0%	2 (0.7%)	263 (88.9%)	9 (3.0%)	10 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.1%)	33.2	427^th of 638 public elementary schools	33.1%		47	335^th of 644 public elementary schools	48.0%	92	42.5	67.9	40.0	48.1	35.0	36.1	30.0	50.0	30.0	14.8	17.5	13.9	71.4	$15,497	$2,582	$1,992	$4,574	$8,201	$2,722	$10,923
Whittaker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	790 Whittaker Parkway	Orangeburg	29115	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 534-6559	369	22	16.8	100.0%	13 (3.5%)	333 (90.2%)	14 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	25.7	478^th of 638 public elementary schools	25.1%		24.7	492^nd of 644 public elementary schools	23.6%	14	28.3	46.3	36.2				31.7	51.8	33.3					$12,157	$1,389	$937	$2,327	$8,656	$1,175	$9,831
Brookdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	394 Brookdale Drive	Orangeburg	29115	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 534-5982	245	17	14.0	100.0%	6 (2.4%)	215 (87.8%)	14 (5.7%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	34.3	418^th of 638 public elementary schools	34.5%		36.1	413^th of 644 public elementary schools	35.9%	5	32.3	44.1	52.1				29.4	32.4	52.2					$16,605	$2,008	$923	$2,931	$12,457	$1,217	$13,674
Mellichamp Elementary	Public	3-5	350 Murray Road	Orangeburg	29115	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 534-8044	160	16	10.0	100.0%	6 (3.8%)	143 (89.4%)	6 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	5.4	630^th of 638 public elementary schools	1.3%		2.6	643^rd of 644 public elementary schools	0.2%	13	16.6	18.8	28.9				14.3	17.2	21.2					$15,875	$2,006	$995	$3,001	$11,511	$1,363	$12,874
Edisto Elementary	Public	3-5	136 Woodolive Lane	Orangeburg	29515	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	No	(803) 531-7646	424	27	15.7	100.0%	163 (38.4%)	197 (46.5%)	31 (7.3%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.1%)	20.5	517^th of 638 public elementary schools	19.0%		20.4	530^th of 644 public elementary schools	17.7%	13	32.7	45.5	41.6				26.4	33.8	28.9					$10,502	$937	$677	$1,614	$7,875	$1,014	$8,889
Edisto Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	3239 Cordova Road	Cordova	29039	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 536-4782	683	42	16.1	100.0%	234 (34.3%)	355 (52.0%)	49 (7.2%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.6%)								(n/a)														$14,791	$1,973	$749	$2,722	$11,009	$1,060	$12,069
Bethune-Bowman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4857 Charleston Highway	Rowesville	29133	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 533-6371	271	20	13.4	100.0%	8 (3.0%)	224 (82.7%)	33 (12.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	11.2	585^th of 638 public elementary schools	8.3%		11.5	593^rd of 644 public elementary schools	7.9%	8	29.0	32.7	30.8				18.4	16.3	33.4					$12,119	$1,194	$445	$1,639	$9,201	$1,278	$10,479
St. Matthews K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	135 Saints Avenue	Saint Matthews	29135	Calhoun County	Calhoun 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 655-2750	547	40	13.6	100.0%	79 (14.4%)	413 (75.5%)	49 (9.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	19.5	528^th of 638 public elementary schools	17.2%		27.1	474^th of 644 public elementary schools	26.4%	54	40.8	45.4	44.7	40.0	48.3	40.3	20.4	28.2	19.1	13.3	21.7	17.5		$14,708	$2,318	$919	$3,237	$10,073	$1,398	$11,470

Frequently Asked Questions about Sheridan Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Sheridan Elementary?

Students at Sheridan Elementary are 84% African American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% White.

What schools do graduates of Sheridan Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sheridan Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

What district is Sheridan Elementary in?

Orangeburg

How many students attend Sheridan Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 498 students attended Sheridan Elementary.

Is Sheridan Elementary a good school?

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

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