Sheridan Terrace Elementary School in N. Huntingdon, Pennsylvania on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Sheridan Terrace Elementary School is a suburban public school in N. Huntingdon, Pennsylvania that is part of Norwin School District. It serves 417 students in grades K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.4:1. Its teachers have had 22 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 4

417 Students

29 Teachers

1219 Morris St

N. Huntingdon, PA 15642 View local requests

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Sheridan Terrace Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Gongaware

Mrs. Grissom

Mrs. Ochendowski

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Sheridan Terrace Elementary School Demographics

47%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Sheridan Terrace Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 16, 2026

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