Sheridan Elementary School

476 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sheridan Elementary School, located in the Eastside neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington, serves as a community hub within the Tacoma Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and equity for its diverse student population. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, the staff works to ensure that students from various backgrounds receive the tools necessary to meet state standards and develop critical thinking skills.

Beyond the core curriculum, Sheridan places a strong emphasis on building a positive school culture and engaging families in the educational process. The school community often participates in various programs and activities designed to enrich the student experience, encouraging both personal development and civic responsibility. Situated on McKinley Avenue, the school acts as a focal point for the surrounding neighborhood, striving to provide a safe and nurturing space where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

476

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheridan Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	209
Black	47
Asian	74
Two or More	63
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	11

Hispanic
209 (43.9 %)
Asian
74 (15.5 %)
White
69 (14.5 %)
Two or More
63 (13.2 %)
Black
47 (9.9 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (2.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-5900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	268
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 56

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sheridan Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	56
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sheridan Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	244	51.3%
Male	232	48.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)