Sheridan Elementary School

555 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sheridan Elementary School, located at 24795 Hinesley Rd in Sheridan, Indiana, serves as a cornerstone of the local community as part of the Sheridan Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational learning, character development, and social-emotional growth. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside a variety of enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond academics, the school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere characteristic of the town of Sheridan. Through collaboration between dedicated educators, active parents, and community stakeholders, the school works to create a safe and inclusive space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a commitment to innovation and student-centered instruction, Sheridan Elementary strives to build a strong educational path for the children of the surrounding region.

555

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheridan Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	491
Hispanic	25
Black	7
Asian	4
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
491 (88.5%)
Two or More
27 (4.9%)
Hispanic
25 (4.5%)
Black
7 (1.3%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Sheridan Community Schools
Phone:	(317)758-4491
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	230
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 15

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 81