SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sheridan Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the San Francisco Unified school district, located in San Francisco, CA with about 202 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, Sheridan Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sheridan Elementary School is a public primary school located in the Excelsior District of San Francisco. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and operates with a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to balance academic rigor in core subjects like literacy and mathematics with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its tight-knit community feel and active parental involvement. With its location on Capitol Avenue, Sheridan serves as a neighborhood hub that emphasizes equity and academic growth. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school frequently engages in community-building activities and enrichment programs, striving to create a safe, culturally responsive space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within the broader urban landscape of San Francisco.

For more information, contact Sheridan Elementary at (415) 469-4743 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.