ROGER SHERMAN SCHOOL
Roger Sherman School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Meriden School District school district, located in Meriden, CT with about 509 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 39 teachers, Roger Sherman School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Roger Sherman School, located at 64 North Pearl St. in Meriden, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Meriden Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full academic potential. With a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects alongside social-emotional development, the school focuses on preparing young learners for future success by building a strong educational foundation.
Beyond the classroom, Roger Sherman School places a high value on community involvement and the partnership between educators, students, and families. The school environment is designed to be welcoming and safe, promoting character development and a sense of belonging among its diverse student body. By utilizing modern teaching resources and maintaining a focus on individual student needs, the school strives to cultivate lifelong learners who are engaged, responsible, and prepared to contribute positively to their community.
For more information, contact Roger Sherman School at (203) 238-1286 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Meriden, CT 06450-4419
(203) 238-1286
ROGER SHERMAN SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Meriden, CT with about 509 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Meriden School District
- Total Students:
- 509
- Teachers:
- 39.25
- 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 509 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 64.0%
- White
- 20.6%
- Black or African American
- 8.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
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.