SHERIDAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY

www.albanyschools.org/schools/sheridanprep

284 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sheridan Preparatory Academy, located in Albany, New York, is a public elementary school serving students in prekindergarten through grade 5. As part of the City School District of Albany, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It places a strong focus on building a community-oriented culture where staff, families, and students collaborate to ensure every child has the tools necessary for success in their foundational years.

The academy is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with social-emotional learning. By utilizing the resources of the Albany school district, Sheridan Prep integrates modern instructional practices designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through its focus on inclusivity and achievement, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond, emphasizing the importance of lifelong learning and citizenship.

284

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHERIDAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	83
Black	145
Asian	11
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Black
145 (51.1%)
Hispanic
83 (29.2%)
Two or More
24 (8.5%)
White
20 (7.0%)
Asian
11 (3.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)475-6850
Website:	http://www.albanyschools.org/schools/sheridanprep
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
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 40

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 52