Sherlock Elem School

552 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Sherlock Elementary School, located at 5347 W 22nd Pl in Cicero, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within Cicero School District 99. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development for its diverse student body. By focusing on foundational skills and encouraging student engagement, Sherlock Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school plays a vital role in the neighborhood, acting as a hub for families and local stakeholders. With a commitment to addressing the unique needs of its students, the administration and faculty work collaboratively to integrate inclusive teaching practices and community-focused initiatives. Through these efforts, Sherlock Elementary aims to cultivate a positive school culture that empowers students to achieve their potential and participate actively in their community.

552

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherlock Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	538
Black	8
Two or More	1

Hispanic
538 (97.5 %)
Black
8 (1.4 %)
White
5 (0.9 %)
Two or More
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:	Cicero SD 99
Phone:	(708)652-8885
Website:	http://cicd99.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 69