SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

378 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

378

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	16
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	31
American Indian	2

White
323 (85.4 %)
Two or More
31 (8.2 %)
Hispanic
16 (4.2 %)
Black
5 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
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:	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)436-1167
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
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

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	182	48.1%
Male	196	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)