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#1824 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 48% in state
Sheridan Elem School
Elementary School · Serena Cusd 2 · Sheridan, IL
A Serena Cusd 2 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
115 E Si Johnson Ave, Sheridan, IL 60551
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sheridan Elem School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sheridan Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,925
Median home value
$247,300
Median rent
$888/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60551; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Serena CUSD 2
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–4 | Not available | 126 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Serena Cusd 2
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sheridan Elem School is listed in Serena CUSD 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sheridan Elem School
Sheridan Elem School is a public elementary school in Sheridan, IL, part of Serena Cusd 2, serving approximately 135 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,824 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sheridan Elem School
What grades does Sheridan Elem School serve?
Sheridan Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Sheridan Elem School?
Sheridan Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Elem School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sheridan Elem School rank in IL?
Sheridan Elem School ranks #1,824 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Sheridan Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sheridan Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sheridan Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sheridan Elem School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sheridan Elem School a charter school?
No, Sheridan Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sheridan Elem School a Title I school?
No, Sheridan Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sheridan Elem School?
39.3% of students at Sheridan Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- LaSalle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (815) 496-2002
- Area population (ZIP 60551)
- 4,984
- Area average commute
- 39.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60551; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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