SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sheridan Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bloomington SD 87 school district, located in Bloomington, IL with about 364 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 28 teachers, Sheridan Elem 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.
Sheridan Elementary School, located at 1403 W Walnut St in Bloomington, Illinois, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Bloomington Public School District 87. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere, focusing on the early intellectual, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing fundamental literacy and numeracy skills alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term academic success in a nurturing environment.
Beyond its core curriculum, Sheridan Elementary is often recognized for its commitment to inclusive practices and community engagement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to meet the unique needs of its learners. By maintaining strong partnerships between dedicated faculty, staff, and local families, Sheridan strives to create a safe and collaborative learning space that encourages students to reach their full potential within the Bloomington community.
For more information, contact Sheridan Elem School at (309) 828-2359 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bloomington, IL 61701-2652
(309) 828-2359
SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bloomington, IL with about 364 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bloomington SD 87
- Total Students:
- 364
- Teachers:
- 28
- 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 364 students
- Black or African American
- 41.5%
- White
- 31.6%
- Two or more races
- 15.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.