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Pyrtle Elementary School vs. Sheridan Elementary School

Should you attend Pyrtle Elementary School or Sheridan Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Pyrtle Elementary School
721 Cottonwood Dr
Lincoln, NE 68510
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Sheridan Elementary School
3100 Plymouth Ave
Lincoln, NE 68502
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Pyrtle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Sheridan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pyrtle Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sheridan Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
450 students
372 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pyrtle Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sheridan Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pyrtle Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sheridan Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pyrtle Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sheridan Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pyrtle Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lincoln Public Schools and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lincoln Public Schools and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#125 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 20%)
#27 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pyrtle Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sheridan Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 30% in NE)
84%
(Top 10% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pyrtle Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lincoln Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sheridan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lincoln Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 5% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pyrtle Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lincoln Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sheridan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lincoln Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 5% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pyrtle Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sheridan Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
33
-
Kindergarten Students
45
60
Grade 1 Students
80
56
Grade 2 Students
67
62
Grade 3 Students
68
56
Grade 4 Students
92
68
Grade 5 Students
65
70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pyrtle Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lincoln Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sheridan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lincoln Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pyrtle Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lincoln Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sheridan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lincoln Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pyrtle Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lincoln Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sheridan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lincoln Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pyrtle Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lincoln Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sheridan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lincoln Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
80%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pyrtle Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lincoln Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sheridan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lincoln Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pyrtle Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lincoln Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sheridan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lincoln Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.35
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pyrtle Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lincoln Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sheridan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lincoln Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pyrtle Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lincoln Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sheridan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lincoln Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pyrtle Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lincoln Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sheridan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lincoln Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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