Sheridan Elem School

sheridan.district87.org

314 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sheridan Elementary School, located at 1403 W Walnut St in Bloomington, Illinois, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Bloomington Public School District 87. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere, focusing on the early intellectual, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing fundamental literacy and numeracy skills alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term academic success in a nurturing environment.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sheridan Elementary is often recognized for its commitment to inclusive practices and community engagement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to meet the unique needs of its learners. By maintaining strong partnerships between dedicated faculty, staff, and local families, Sheridan strives to create a safe and collaborative learning space that encourages students to reach their full potential within the Bloomington community.

314

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheridan Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	23
Black	148
Two or More	64
American Indian	1

Black
148 (47.1%)
White
78 (24.8%)
Two or More
64 (20.4%)
Hispanic
23 (7.3%)
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:	No
District:	Bloomington SD 87
Phone:	(309)828-2359
Website:	http://sheridan.district87.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 45

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 50