SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sheridan Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Serena CUSD 2 school district, located in Sheridan, IL with about 148 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 10 teachers, Sheridan Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 in Sheridan, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Operating as part of the local school district, the school focuses on providing core academic instruction to students in their formative years, typically ranging from kindergarten through the early elementary grades. The school is situated in a small-town environment, which often allows for a close-knit atmosphere where staff and faculty can prioritize individualized attention and strong partnerships with local families.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Sheridan Elementary is dedicated to fostering both social-emotional growth and a supportive learning environment. The school emphasizes the development of essential skills—such as literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking—while promoting a sense of community responsibility among its student body. By utilizing its position in a quiet, rural-adjacent setting, the school aims to provide a safe and focused space that prepares its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Sheridan Elem School at (815) 496-2002 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.