SHERIDAN WAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sheridan Way Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ventura Unified school district, located in Ventura, CA with about 450 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 18 teachers, Sheridan Way 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 Way Elementary School, located in Ventura, California, is part of the Ventura Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student population, fostering an environment centered on academic achievement, personal growth, and community involvement. It is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop both intellectually and socially, supported by a dedicated faculty and staff.
The school places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and mathematics while integrating broader educational opportunities to ensure a well-rounded experience. Sheridan Way actively promotes parent and community engagement, viewing these partnerships as essential to student success. Through its curriculum and campus culture, the school strives to prepare its young learners for future success by emphasizing critical thinking, character development, and a lifelong love of learning within the Ventura community.
For more information, contact Sheridan Way Elementary at (805) 641-5491 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ventura, CA 93001-1852
(805) 641-5491
SHERIDAN WAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ventura, CA with about 450 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Ventura Unified
- Total Students:
- 450
- Teachers:
- 18
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 450 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHERIDAN WAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 95.8%
- White
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.