Sheridan Elementary School

525 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sheridan Elementary School, located in the Eastside neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington, serves as a community hub within the Tacoma Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and equity for its diverse student population. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, the staff works to ensure that students from various backgrounds receive the tools necessary to meet state standards and develop critical thinking skills.

Beyond the core curriculum, Sheridan places a strong emphasis on building a positive school culture and engaging families in the educational process. The school community often participates in various programs and activities designed to enrich the student experience, encouraging both personal development and civic responsibility. Situated on McKinley Avenue, the school acts as a focal point for the surrounding neighborhood, striving to provide a safe and nurturing space where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

525

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheridan Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	224
Black	59
Asian	58
Two or More	75
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	29

Hispanic
224 (42.7%)
White
75 (14.3%)
Two or More
75 (14.3%)
Black
59 (11.3%)
Asian
58 (11.1%)
Pacific Islander
29 (5.5%)
American Indian
4 (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:	N/A
District:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-5900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	268
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* 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 55

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sheridan Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	55
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sheridan Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	257	49%
Male	267	50.9%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)