Sheridan Elem School

265 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Sheridan Elementary School is a highly-regarded public institution located in Lake Forest, Illinois, serving students in grades K–4. As part of Lake Forest School District 67, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach to learning. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, personal growth, and social-emotional development, ensuring that each child receives a well-rounded foundation during their early formative years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sheridan Elementary emphasizes community involvement and the cultivation of strong partnerships between teachers, students, and parents. The school benefits from its location in a close-knit community, which supports a vibrant school culture characterized by high academic standards and inclusive extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing both rigorous instruction and character building, Sheridan Elementary aims to prepare its students to be thoughtful, engaged learners as they transition into the middle school grades.

265

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheridan Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	10
Black	2
Asian	5
Two or More	6

White
242 (91.3%)
Hispanic
10 (3.8%)
Two or More
6 (2.3%)
Asian
5 (1.9%)
Black
2 (0.8%)

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:	No
District:	Lake Forest SD 67
Phone:	(847)234-1160
Website:	http://lakeforestschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 41

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 42