Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School

www.nhps.net

507 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School, located in the Westville neighborhood of New Haven, Connecticut, is a PK–8 inter-district magnet school that emphasizes a robust, inquiry-based curriculum. As part of the New Haven Public Schools district, the school focuses on creating a diverse, inclusive environment that encourages students to become critical thinkers and active members of their community. By offering a magnet program, the school attracts students from both New Haven and surrounding suburban districts, fostering a unique cultural and academic exchange.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to holistic development, integrating core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities that cater to different learning styles. Mauro-Sheridan prides itself on high expectations for student achievement and maintains strong partnerships with families to support social-emotional growth alongside academic rigor. Through its dedicated faculty and community-centered approach, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond while nurturing a lifelong love of learning.

507

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	130
Black	259
Asian	18
Two or More	20
American Indian	2

Black
259 (51.1 %)
Hispanic
130 (25.6 %)
White
78 (15.4 %)
Two or More
20 (3.9 %)
Asian
18 (3.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	New Haven School District
Phone:	(475)220-2800
Website:	http://www.nhps.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
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 57

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	57
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	46
Grade 6	46
Grade 7	58
Grade 8	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	251	49.5%
Male	256	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Elm City Montessori School

Elm City Montessori School District

Charter School 298 Students

495 Blake Street
New Haven, CT 06515 (0.3 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th