Sherman Thomas Charter District

Located at 101 West Adell Street in Madera, California, the Sherman Thomas Charter District operates as an active, independent public charter district within a small-suburb setting near the greater Fresno metropolitan area. Anchored by a single operational school, the district delivers a continuous educational pathway tailored specifically for elementary and middle school learners from kindergarten through eighth grade. With an enrollment of 233 students—evenly balanced with 117 female and 116 male pupils—the district offers a close-knit learning community where young scholars can transition smoothly from foundational primary concepts through their pre-high school years.

To support academic achievement and well-being, the district relies on a comprehensive and well-rounded team of professionals. The instructional staff includes 20 full-time equivalent teachers, yielding a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 12 to 1 that enables individualized classroom attention. This teaching corps is complemented by nearly five full-time equivalent instructional aides and 29 support staff members, bringing the total staff presence to over 53 full-time equivalent positions. Serving a culturally rich community made up predominantly of Hispanic (179) and White (51) students, the Sherman Thomas Charter District combines robust support services with tailored instruction to foster an engaging educational environment for its local families.