Frances Scott Elementary

372 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Sheridan Elementary School is located in the East Central neighborhood of Spokane, Washington, and operates as part of the Spokane Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As a neighborhood-based institution, Sheridan plays a vital role in its local area, often working to provide resources and enrichment opportunities that cater to the unique needs of families residing in the 99202 zip code.

Academically, Sheridan Elementary integrates standard state curricula with initiatives designed to foster equity and student growth. The school community typically emphasizes the importance of a welcoming atmosphere, encouraging active participation from parents and local stakeholders. By offering various programs—ranging from early literacy support to inclusive classroom practices—Sheridan aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while nurturing a sense of belonging and academic curiosity within the Spokane educational community.

372

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frances Scott Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	191
Hispanic	70
Black	18
Asian	23
Two or More	54
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	12

White
191 (51.3%)
Hispanic
70 (18.8%)
Two or More
54 (14.5%)
Asian
23 (6.2%)
Black
18 (4.8%)
Pacific Islander
12 (3.2%)
American Indian
4 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Spokane School District
Phone:	(509)353-4538
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 42

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Frances Scott Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Frances Scott Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	188	50.5%
Male	184	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)