Serving 658 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sheffield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 658 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sheffield Elementary School's student population of 658 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
658 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Sheffield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheffield Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7410 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
69%
54%
Black
24%
13%
White
4%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheffield Elementary School's ranking?
Sheffield Elementary School is ranked #7410 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sheffield Elementary School often compared to?
Sheffield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcwhorter Elementary School, Mckamy Elementary School, Mitchell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sheffield Elementary School?
658 students attend Sheffield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sheffield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sheffield Elementary School?
Sheffield Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sheffield Elementary School offer ?
Sheffield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sheffield Elementary School part of?
Sheffield Elementary School is part of Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Sheffield Elementary School located?
Sheffield Elementary School is located in the Far North Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 20 other public schools located in Far North Dallas.
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