At a glance
Reported students
523
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
523
Sheridan Elementary School: 523 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 16:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 529
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about Sheridan Elementary School
Sheridan Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Sheridan. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Sheridan School District. NCES reports 523 students for 2024–25.
Among 510 elementary schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, close to the Arkansas median of 16:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (86.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.1%). English learners represent 3.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sheridan Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.8%
- Hispanic6.1%
- Black2.7%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sheridan School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sheridan Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
585 reported students
East End Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
442 reported students
East End Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
416 reported students
Sheridan Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
564 reported students
East End Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
439 reported students
Sheridan High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,239 reported students
Public schools near Sheridan Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Intermediate School Elementary · Sheridan School District | 03–05 | 585 | under 0.1 mi |
| Sheridan High School High · Sheridan School District | 09–12 | 1,239 | 0.3 mi |
| Sheridan Middle School Middle · Sheridan School District | 06–08 | 564 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sheridan Elementary School
What grades does Sheridan Elementary School serve?
Sheridan Elementary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sheridan School District.
How many students attend Sheridan Elementary School?
Sheridan Elementary School reported 523 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 529 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sheridan Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 523 students and 31.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 16:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sheridan Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sheridan Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sheridan School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sheridan Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sheridan Elementary School in?
Sheridan Elementary School is part of Sheridan School District, based in Sheridan, AR, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sheridan Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sheridan Intermediate School (under 0.1 mi), Sheridan High School (0.3 mi), Sheridan Middle School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.