SHERARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SHERARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Coahoma County School District school district, located in Clarksdale, MS with about 192 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 18 teachers, SHERARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

SHERARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Clarksdale, Mississippi, serving as part of the Coahoma County School District. Situated on Bobo-Sherard Road, the school focuses on providing foundational primary education to students in the local community. As a rural district school, it plays a vital role in the Coahoma County educational system, striving to foster academic growth and personal development within a supportive classroom environment.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Coahoma County School District, which emphasizes preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of the district, Sherard Elementary aims to equip its students with the necessary tools to meet state academic standards. For parents and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific educational programs, the official district website at http://www.coahoma.k12.ms.us serves as the primary portal for updates and administrative resources.

For more information, contact SHERARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 624-4629 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3105 Bobo-Sherard Road
Clarksdale, MS 38614
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SHERARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Clarksdale, MS with about 192 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
192
Teachers:
18.26
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 192 students

Black or African American
69.8%
White
24.5%
Hispanic/Latino
5.2%
Two or more races
0.5%

Female
40.6%
Male
59.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.