SHERIDAN SCHOOL

Sheridan Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 679 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 44 teachers, Sheridan Sch 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.

The **Philip H. Sheridan School**, located at 800 E. Ontario Street in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the school plays a vital role in its local community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction and social-emotional development for its diverse student body. The school is housed in a historic building that has long served as a landmark for families in the surrounding area.

The Sheridan School is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and science while working to meet the unique needs of its urban population. Like many schools in the district, it strives to balance rigorous academic standards with supportive programs aimed at student well-being. By engaging with both parents and the local Kensington community, the school seeks to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond, serving as a primary hub for education and neighborhood growth in the 19134 zip code.

For more information, contact Sheridan Sch at (215) 291-4724 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.