Sheridan Elem Math & Science Acad

www.cps.edu

529 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Sheridan Elementary Math & Science Academy, located in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood, is a public school within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district that serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As its name suggests, the school places a specialized emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. This curriculum is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation, integrating hands-on learning experiences and critical thinking skills to prepare them for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Sheridan Math & Science Academy plays an active role in the local Bridgeport community. The school environment is typically characterized by a commitment to fostering a collaborative culture among students, staff, and families. By utilizing its specific focus on math and science, the academy aims to bridge the achievement gap and equip its diverse student body with the analytical skills necessary to succeed in a technology-driven world.

529

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheridan Elem Math & Science Acad
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	104
Black	74
Asian	281
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

Asian
281 (53.1 %)
Hispanic
104 (19.7 %)
Black
74 (14.0 %)
White
49 (9.3 %)
Two or More
20 (3.8 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(773)534-9120
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sheridan Elem Math & Science Acad
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	62
Grade 6	64
Grade 7	50
Grade 8	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sheridan Elem Math & Science Acad
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	284	53.7%
Male	245	46.3%

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