Roger Sherman School

www.meridenk12.org/

475 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

475

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roger Sherman School
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	318
Black	55
Asian	8
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

Hispanic
318 (66.9 %)
White
68 (14.3 %)
Black
55 (11.6 %)
Two or More
25 (5.3 %)
Asian
8 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	No
District:	Meriden School District
Phone:	(203)238-1286
Website:	http://www.meridenk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	344
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 2

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 88