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Sheffield EL

Elementary School · Carrollton-farmers Branch ISD · Dallas, TX

A Carrollton-farmers Branch ISD elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

18110 KELLY BLVD, Dallas, TX 75287

  • Math 22% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 29% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-21.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.3 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-12.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$13,227
Chronic Absenteeism25.5%

Students at Sheffield EL score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Sheffield EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 36Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,021/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), 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

$62,538

Median home value

$389,400

Median rent

$1,391/mo

College educated

46.3%

Homeownership

23.1%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75287; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Choices Leadership AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–50.6 mi17Compare →
Furneaux ELEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–50.6 mi336Compare →
Mckamy ELEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–50.7 mi523Compare →
Mcwhorter ELEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–50.8 mi651Compare →

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.

Carrollton-farmers Branch ISD

Schools in district
40
Rank in district
#38 of 38
District spending per student
$13,227NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sheffield EL is listed in CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sheffield EL

Sheffield EL is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Carrollton-farmers Branch ISD, serving approximately 624 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,319 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sheffield EL

What grades does Sheffield EL serve?

Sheffield EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Sheffield EL?

Sheffield EL has an enrollment of approximately 624 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheffield EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Sheffield EL is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sheffield EL rank in TX?

Sheffield EL ranks #8,319 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Sheffield EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Sheffield EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Sheffield EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sheffield EL has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sheffield EL a charter school?

No, Sheffield EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sheffield EL a Title I school?

No, Sheffield EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sheffield EL?

85.7% of students at Sheffield EL 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 – 5th
Enrollment
624
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Denton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.5%
Area population (ZIP 75287)
52,727
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
33.9
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 75287; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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