- Enrollment
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Henrietta, NY
Emma E Sherman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Emma E Sherman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362517004566
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emma E Sherman Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Henrietta · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Emma E Sherman Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emma E Sherman Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Henrietta, NY.
School address
District: Rush-Henrietta Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362517004566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Emma E Sherman Elementary School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.2 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 362517004566 · Henrietta, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 11.8:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Rush-Henrietta Senior High School (1,317 students)
Emma E Sherman Elementary School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.2 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Emma E Sherman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rush-Henrietta
Rush-Henrietta Senior High School
1,317 students
- Mary K Vollmer
Mary K Vollmer Elementary School
700 students
- Henry V Burger
Henry V Burger Junior High School
694 students
- Charles H Roth
Charles H Roth Junior High School
591 students
- This school
Emma E Sherman Elementary School
578 students
- Floyd S Winslo 505
Floyd S Winslow Elementary School
505 students
What this shows Emma E Sherman Elementary School reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emma E Sherman Elementary School compares
Emma E Sherman Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 15% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New York - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,061
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 578 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
Asian 19.1%
African American 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 7.3%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Emma E Sherman Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Rush-Henrietta Central School District reports $24,061 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emma E Sherman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rush-Henrietta Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary K Vollmer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry V Burger Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles H Roth Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floyd S Winslow Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emma E Sherman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emma E Sherman Elementary School
How many students attend Emma E Sherman Elementary School?
Emma E Sherman Elementary School has 578 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Henrietta, NY. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emma E Sherman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emma E Sherman Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emma E Sherman Elementary School?
48.0% of students at Emma E Sherman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emma E Sherman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Emma E Sherman Elementary School is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Henrietta, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emma E Sherman Elementary School?
Emma E Sherman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emma E Sherman Elementary School rank among public schools in Henrietta?
By Resource Investment Index, Emma E Sherman Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Henrietta, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rush-Henrietta Central School District?
Besides Emma E Sherman Elementary School, Rush-Henrietta Central School District also operates Rush-Henrietta Senior High School (1,317 students), Mary K Vollmer Elementary School (700 students), and Henry V Burger Junior High School (694 students). See the Rush-Henrietta Central School District district page for the complete list.