SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in LINCOLN, NE with about 480 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 32 teachers, SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 3100 Plymouth Avenue in Lincoln, Nebraska, serves the local community as a core institution within the Lincoln Public Schools district. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey. The school emphasizes foundational education, personal growth, and community engagement, striving to equip its students with the essential skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student well-being. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Sheridan Elementary focuses on developing both the intellectual and social-emotional capabilities of its diverse student body. With a strong emphasis on collaboration between staff, families, and the surrounding neighborhood, the school maintains an active and nurturing atmosphere designed to help every child reach their full potential in a safe, productive, and encouraging classroom environment.
For more information, contact SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (402) 436-1167 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LINCOLN, NE 68502-4199
(402) 436-1167
SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in LINCOLN, NE with about 480 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 480
- Teachers:
- 32.83
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 480 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.7%
- Two or more races
- 7.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.7%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- Female
- 52.1%
- Male
- 47.9%
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.