Newark Elem School vs Sheridan Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newark Elem School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
116 students
Sheridan Elem School
Sheridan · Public elementary · Grades K–4
135 students
| Measure | Newark Elem School Newark, Illinois | Sheridan Elem School Sheridan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #457 of 2,303 | #860 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16269 of 50,301 | #25775 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 116 | 135 |
| Enrollment | 116 | 135 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 54.5% |
| city | Newark | Sheridan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newark Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 49.1).
- •Sheridan Elem School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 42%).
- •Newark Elem School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 24.5%).
- •Newark Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 43%).
- •Sheridan Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.6).
- •Sheridan Elem School is the larger school with 135 students compared with 116.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Newark Elem School better than Sheridan Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Newark Elem School ranks higher (62.8 vs 49.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Newark Elem School and Sheridan Elem School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Newark and Sheridan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newark Elem School: 116. Sheridan Elem School: 135. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newark Elem School and Sheridan Elem School rank in Illinois?
Newark Elem School is 457th of 2,303 and Sheridan Elem School is 860th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).