Sheridan Elem

www.usd475.org

305 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sheridan Elementary School is a public school located in Junction City, Kansas, serving as part of the Geary County School District (USD 475). Situated at 429 W Ash, the school provides educational services for students in the local community, focusing on building strong foundational skills in a supportive, student-centered environment. As a member of the USD 475 district, the school benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum provided by the larger district while fostering a unique sense of community within the Junction City area.

The school is committed to academic growth and personal development, aiming to prepare its students for their transition to middle school and beyond. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, students, and families, Sheridan Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages active learning. For parents and community members seeking more detailed information regarding enrollment, extracurricular programs, or academic calendars, the district’s official website at [www.usd475.org](http://www.usd475.org) serves as the primary portal for updates and administrative resources.

305

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheridan Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	55
Black	46
Asian	1
Two or More	47
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	8

White
144 (47.2 %)
Hispanic
55 (18.0 %)
Two or More
47 (15.4 %)
Black
46 (15.1 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (2.6 %)
American Indian
4 (1.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Geary County Schools
Phone:	(785)717-4670
Website:	http://www.usd475.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 33

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 52