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#1855 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 49% in state
Sherrard Elementary School
Elementary School · Sherrard Cusd 200 · Sherrard, IL
A Sherrard Cusd 200 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
209 1st St, Sherrard, IL 61281
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sherrard Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (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
29.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sherrard Elementary 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,295
Median home value
$223,300
Median rent
$769/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
92.5%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61281; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Sherrard CUSD 200
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winola Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–4 | Not available | 255 | 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.
Sherrard Cusd 200
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,360NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sherrard Elementary School is listed in Sherrard CUSD 200; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherrard Elementary School
Sherrard Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sherrard, IL, part of Sherrard Cusd 200, serving approximately 236 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,855 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherrard Elementary School
What grades does Sherrard Elementary School serve?
Sherrard Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Sherrard Elementary School?
Sherrard Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherrard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherrard Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherrard Elementary School rank in IL?
Sherrard Elementary School ranks #1,855 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Sherrard Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherrard Elementary 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 Sherrard Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherrard Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sherrard Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sherrard Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sherrard Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sherrard Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherrard Elementary School?
29.2% of students at Sherrard Elementary 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
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (309) 593-2917
- Area population (ZIP 61281)
- 2,610
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 49.5
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 61281; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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