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Sheridan Elementary Schl

211 Madison St, Sheridan, MT 59749 · (406) 842-5302 · Madison County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL147 STUDENTS
Enrollment
147
Elementary
DISTRICT 94 · STATE 167
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
51 students
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
23
Kindergarten
19
Grade 1
19
Grade 2
16
Grade 3
20
Grade 4
14
Grade 5
18
Grade 6
18
Student demographics
White
12887%
DISTRICT 88% · STATE 76%
Hispanic
85%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 7%
Asian
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Two+
85%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Native American
11%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 10%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
7350%
Female
7450%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
54.5%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
44.5%
MT avg 36.0%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
147
+59 (+67%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
was 10.1:1
% White
87%
was 90%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Sheridan Elementary Schl

As a reasonably sized elementary campus in Sheridan, Montana, Sheridan Elementary Schl serves 147 students from grades pre-K through 6, run under Sheridan Elem.

Across the 2 schools in Sheridan Elem (187 students total), Sheridan Elementary Schl accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Sheridan Elementary Schl reports that nearly all students (87%) are White. Other groups include 5% Hispanic, 5% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Sheridan Elementary Schl logs 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.6:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 11.9:1 average. Around 35% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Madison County shows median household income runs about $75,250, roughly 33% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 3%. Across Madison County's 13 public schools (combined enrollment of about 989 students), Sheridan Elementary Schl is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Sheridan 7-8, around 0.1 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Sheridan Elementary Schl.

Sheridan Elementary Schl operates from a low-density location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count climbed 67%: 88 students in 2018 compared to 147 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 10.1:1 in 2018 to 14.6:1 today.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Madison County at a glance

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Population
9,223
Census ACS
Median income
$75,250
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
989 students

Quick facts

School name
Sheridan Elementary Schl
District
Sheridan Elem
Address
211 Madison St, Sheridan, MT 59749
Phone
(406) 842-5302
County
Madison County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
147
Teachers (FTE)
10
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
51 (35%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
302415000697
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Sheridan Elementary Schl
How large is Sheridan Elementary Schl?
Sheridan Elementary Schl enrolls approximately 147 students in grades PK-06.
Is Sheridan Elementary Schl an elementary, middle, or high school?
Sheridan Elementary Schl is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many students per teacher at Sheridan Elementary Schl?
Approximately 14.6:1 students per teacher at Sheridan Elementary Schl.
How diverse is Sheridan Elementary Schl?
Sheridan Elementary Schl reports a student body of 87% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Sheridan Elementary Schl public or private?
Sheridan Elementary Schl is a public K-12 school, overseen by Sheridan Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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