Sheridan Elementary

ses.wpusd.org/

62 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sheridan Elementary School, located at 4730 H St. in Sheridan, California, serves as a small, community-centered educational institution within the Placer Union/Western Placer region. As a rural school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a focused, personalized approach to instruction. The school typically serves students from transitional kindergarten through the elementary grades, fostering an environment that prioritizes foundational academic skills and character development.

Because of its location in a quiet, agricultural area, Sheridan Elementary often maintains a strong connection to its surrounding community and heritage. The school is part of the Western Placer Unified School District, which provides the necessary resources and curriculum standards to ensure students are prepared for middle school transitions. Parents and guardians often choose the school for its safe, family-oriented atmosphere and the opportunity for high levels of parental involvement in school events and academic activities.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheridan Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	29
Asian	3
Two or More	7

Hispanic
29 (46.8%)
White
23 (37.1%)
Two or More
7 (11.3%)
Asian
3 (4.8%)

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:	Western Placer Unified
Phone:	(530)633-2591
Website:	http://ses.wpusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	62
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 12

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 11