Sherman Thomas Charter

www.stcsca.org

Charter School 233 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Sherman Thomas Charter is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Madera, CA. Administered by Sherman Thomas Charter District, the institution operates as a public charter school serving approximately 233 enrolled students across grades KG through 08.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 10.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 23.3:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 65.2% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 129 students qualified for free lunch and 23 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 101 West Adell St. in Madera, CA 93638, Sherman Thomas Charter serves families zoned within the Sherman Thomas Charter District attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

233

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherman Thomas Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	179
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
179 (76.8%)
White
51 (21.9%)
Black
1 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
Two or More
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sherman Thomas Charter District
Phone:	(559)674-1192
Website:	http://www.stcsca.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	233
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 26

Grade 7 26

Grade 8 27

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sherman Thomas Charter
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	21
Grade 2	22
Grade 3	22
Grade 4	25
Grade 5	27
Grade 6	26
Grade 7	26
Grade 8	27

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sherman Thomas Charter
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	117	50.2%
Male	116	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Liberty Charter

Liberty Charter District

Charter School 704 Students

26247 Ellis St.
Madera, CA 93638 (0.3 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th