Sheridan Elementary

www.kcusd.com

393 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sheridan Elementary School is located in Orange Cove, California, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By aligning its curriculum with state standards, the school strives to provide students with the necessary tools to excel in their foundational years and prepare them for future academic success.

As a core component of the Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District, Sheridan Elementary leverages district-wide resources to offer a variety of programs tailored to the diverse needs of its student population. The school places a high value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Orange Cove community, working collectively to create a safe and inclusive campus culture. Through a focus on both traditional instruction and enrichment opportunities, Sheridan Elementary seeks to inspire curiosity and long-term academic achievement in its students.

393

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheridan Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	370
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
370 (94.1%)
White
10 (2.5%)
Black
6 (1.5%)
Two or More
5 (1.3%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Kings Canyon Joint Unified
Phone:	(559)305-7260
Website:	http://www.kcusd.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 84

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 61