Sheridan Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tacoma, Washington 98404 · Tacoma School District
#995 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#35933 of 50,301 nationally
About Sheridan Elementary School
Sheridan Elementary School is a public elementary located in Tacoma, in the Tacoma School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 525 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 995th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (40th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 525.
There are 84 schools in Tacoma; Sheridan Elementary School ranks 61st of 79 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)36%
- Reading proficiency (30%)43%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)69.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sheridan Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sheridan Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Fawcett Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students · 1.0 km away
First Creek Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
584 students · 1.1 km away
Lyon Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students · 1.1 km away
Stewart Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
650 students · 1.2 km away
Boze Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students · 1.3 km away
Blix Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
442 students · 1.6 km away
Lister Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students · 1.7 km away
Mann Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students · 2.1 km away
Industrial Design Engineering and Arts
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
392 students · 2.1 km away
Lincoln High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,556 students · 2.4 km away
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524 students
Liberty Lake Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sheridan Elementary School a good school?
Sheridan Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 34.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #995 of 1,154 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sheridan Elementary School rank in Washington?
Sheridan Elementary School ranks #995 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #35933 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sheridan Elementary School?
Sheridan Elementary School had 525 students in 2025.
Is Sheridan Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Sheridan Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sheridan Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sheridan Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.