Sheridan Way Elementary

www.venturausd.org/sheridan.htm

325 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sheridan Way Elementary School, located in Ventura, California, is part of the Ventura Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student population, fostering an environment centered on academic achievement, personal growth, and community involvement. It is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop both intellectually and socially, supported by a dedicated faculty and staff.

The school places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and mathematics while integrating broader educational opportunities to ensure a well-rounded experience. Sheridan Way actively promotes parent and community engagement, viewing these partnerships as essential to student success. Through its curriculum and campus culture, the school strives to prepare its young learners for future success by emphasizing critical thinking, character development, and a lifelong love of learning within the Ventura community.

325

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheridan Way Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	309
Black	2

Hispanic
309 (95.1%)
White
14 (4.3%)
Black
2 (0.6%)

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:	Ventura Unified
Phone:	(805)641-5491
Website:	http://www.venturausd.org/sheridan.htm
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	99

* 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 70

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sheridan Way Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sheridan Way Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	175	53.8%
Male	150	46.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)