Sheridan School

www.petoskeyschools.org

269 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sheridan Elementary School is a public school located in Petoskey, Michigan, serving students as part of the Public Schools of Petoskey district. Situated on Howard Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment for young students.

As part of the broader Petoskey school system, Sheridan Elementary focuses on preparing its students for success in later grades by fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. The school leverages the resources of the district to offer a well-rounded curriculum, while maintaining the focused, nurturing atmosphere characteristic of a dedicated elementary facility. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs can find comprehensive information on the district’s official website at http://www.petoskeyschools.org.

269

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheridan School
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	9
Black	1
Two or More	28
American Indian	2

White
229 (85.1 %)
Two or More
28 (10.4 %)
Hispanic
9 (3.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Public Schools of Petoskey
Phone:	(231)348-2140
Website:	http://www.petoskeyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	59
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 41

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 49