Very Good
#276 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 21% in state
Sheridan Elem
Elementary School · Geary County Schools · Junction City, KS
A Geary County Schools elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
429 W Ash, Junction City, KS 66441
- Math 53% proficient (2025)
- Reading 62% proficient (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sheridan Elem score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sheridan Elem 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,097/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Junction City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,876
Median home value
$161,100
Median rent
$1,001/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
50.4%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66441; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Xavier Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.9private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Lincoln ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Eisenhower ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Milford ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 85 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Geary County Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #6 of 15
- District spending per student
- $14,847NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sheridan Elem is listed in Geary County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sheridan Elem
Sheridan Elem is a public elementary school in Junction City, KS, part of Geary County Schools, serving approximately 276 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #276 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sheridan Elem
What grades does Sheridan Elem serve?
Sheridan Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sheridan Elem?
Sheridan Elem has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Elem is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sheridan Elem rank in KS?
Sheridan Elem ranks #276 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Sheridan Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Sheridan Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sheridan Elem has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sheridan Elem a charter school?
No, Sheridan Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sheridan Elem a Title I school?
No, Sheridan Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sheridan Elem?
62.3% of students at Sheridan Elem 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 276
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Geary County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (785) 717-4670
- Area population (ZIP 66441)
- 25,654
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 28.6
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 66441; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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