At a glance
Reported students
658
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
520
Sheffield El: 658 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. 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
- 466
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.73
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Sheffield El
Sheffield El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Dallas. It is one of 35 current school records connected to Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. NCES reports 658 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (68.7%) and Black (24.2%). English learners represent 28.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sheffield El
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.56 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 28.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White3.6%
- Hispanic68.7%
- Black24.2%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
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
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 Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
McWhorter El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
661 reported students
Freeman El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
651 reported students
Stark El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
626 reported students
La Villita El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
702 reported students
McLaughlin Strickland El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
706 reported students
McKamy El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
553 reported students
Public schools near Sheffield El
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeway Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · Bridgeway Preparatory Academy | PK–08 | 108 | 0.6 mi |
| McKamy El Elementary · Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | PK–05 | 553 | 0.7 mi |
| McWhorter El Elementary · Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | KG–05 | 661 | 0.8 mi |
| Thompson El Elementary · Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | KG–05 | 531 | 1.1 mi |
| Davis El Elementary · Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | KG–05 | 451 | 1.6 mi |
| Mitchell El Elementary · Plano ISD | PK–05 | 787 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sheffield El
What grades does Sheffield El serve?
Sheffield El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD.
How many students attend Sheffield El?
Sheffield El reported 658 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 466 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sheffield El?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 658 students and 40.56 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sheffield El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sheffield El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sheffield El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.2% 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 Sheffield El in?
Sheffield El is part of Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, based in Carrollton, TX, which operates 35 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sheffield El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bridgeway Preparatory Academy (0.6 mi), McKamy El (0.7 mi), McWhorter El (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.