Margaret Sheehy Elementary

481 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Margaret Sheehy Elementary is a public school located in Merced, California, serving students within the Merced City School District. Situated on West Sixth Street, the school is deeply integrated into its local neighborhood, aiming to provide a foundational educational environment for children in the surrounding community. As part of a district focused on academic growth and student development, the school emphasizes basic literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning to prepare its students for middle school and beyond.

The school is known for fostering a supportive campus culture that prioritizes inclusive learning and student engagement. Like many schools in the Merced area, Margaret Sheehy Elementary often serves a diverse student population, working to provide equitable resources and opportunities for all learners. By utilizing state standards and district-wide initiatives, the school strives to create a safe, structured environment where faculty and staff collaborate with families to ensure each student meets their academic milestones.

481

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Margaret Sheehy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	395
Black	33
Asian	19
Two or More	16
American Indian	2

Hispanic
395 (82.1%)
Black
33 (6.9%)
Asian
19 (4.0%)
White
16 (3.3%)
Two or More
16 (3.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Merced City Elementary
Phone:	(209)385-6676
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	437
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 81

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 71