IllinoisSchoolsSheridan Elem School

Sheridan Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 05
Bloomington, Illinois · Bloomington SD 87
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students314
Student:Teacher11.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch83%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
314
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
83%+29.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Sheridan Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Bloomington, Illinois. The school enrolls 314 students. It is part of the Bloomington SD 87 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictBloomington SD 87
County17113
CityBloomington
ZIP61701
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170648000325

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment314
White0.9%
Hispanic / Latino8.9%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian43.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native27.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races19.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.9%
Hispanic
8.9%
Black
0.3%
Asian
43.8%
Two+
19.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %83%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)