Sheridan Grade School in Sheridan, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Sheridan Grade School is a rural public school in Sheridan, Illinois that is part of Serena Community Unit School District 2. It serves 129 students in grades K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.7:1. Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades K - 4

129 Students

11 Teachers

115 E Si Johnson Ave

Sheridan, IL 60551 View local requests

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Sheridan Grade School Demographics

43%

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 Grade School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 1, 2026

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