SHERIDAN EL

RICE CISD
5526 FM 2437
SHERIDAN, TX 77475
82 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Sheridan Elementary is a public school located in the small, rural community of Sheridan, Texas, serving as part of the Rice Consolidated Independent School District (Rice CISD). As a district school, it plays a vital role in the local community, providing foundational education to students in the area. Like many schools within the Rice CISD system, Sheridan Elementary focuses on delivering a personalized learning environment that fosters academic growth and social development in a tight-knit, small-town atmosphere.

The school benefits from the resources and administrative support of the larger Rice Consolidated district while maintaining the character and personal touch typical of a rural Texas elementary campus. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, Sheridan Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school within the district. For those seeking detailed information regarding academic calendars, specific grade-level curricula, or district-wide policies, the official Rice CISD website serves as the primary resource.
82
Total Students
7.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    39 (47.6%)
  • White
    35 (42.7%)
  • Two or More
    6 (7.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (2.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: RICE CISD
Phone: (979)234-3531
Website: http://www.ricecisd.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 82
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 64
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 11
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 14
Gender Ratio