At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
314
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
83%+29.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.1:1
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 (2025)
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
11.1:1 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
White24.8%
Hispanic / Latino7.3%
Black / African American47.1%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races20.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
24.8%
Hispanic
7.3%
Black
47.1%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
20.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.