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Sheridan Elementary School District

211 Madison Street
Sheridan, MT 59749
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Sheridan Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 179 students in Sheridan Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Sheridan Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
179 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sheridan Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 334 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#24 out of 350 school districts
(Top 10%)
56%
37%
55-59%
46%
40-59%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
89%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,117 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,559 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,117
$15,263
Spending / Student
$10,559
$15,352

Best Sheridan Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
211 Madison St
Sheridan, MT 59749
(406) 842-5302
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Sheridan 7-8
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
107 Madison Street
Sheridan, MT 59749
(406) 842-5302
Gr: 7-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sheridan Elementary School District?
Sheridan Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 179 students.
What is the rank of Sheridan Elementary School District?
Sheridan Elementary School District is ranked #17 out of 334 school districts in Montana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan Elementary School District?
89% of Sheridan Elementary School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sheridan Elementary School District?
Sheridan Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Sheridan Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,559 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 10% in MT
  • : 56% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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