- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Forest, IL
Sheridan Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Sheridan Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172175002451
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheridan Elem School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Lake Forest · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 265
- students enrolled
Sheridan Elem School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Elem School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Lake Forest, IL.
School address
District: Lake Forest Sd 67 · Illinois
NCES ID 172175002451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Sheridan Elem School held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 172175002451 · Lake Forest, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 10.2:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Path Middle Sch East (375 students)
Sheridan Elem School held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Sheridan Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deer Path Midd
Deer Path Middle Sch East
375 students
- Deer Path Midd
Deer Path Middle Sch West
361 students
- Cherokee Elem
Cherokee Elem School
343 students
- Everett Elem S
Everett Elem School
308 students
- This school
Sheridan Elem School
265 students
What this shows Sheridan Elem School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheridan Elem School compares
Sheridan Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 11% in Illinois - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,131
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Sheridan Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Lake Forest Sd 67 reports $30,131 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sheridan Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Path Middle Sch East | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deer Path Middle Sch West | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Everett Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheridan Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other 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 (~265 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sheridan Elem School
How many students attend Sheridan Elem School?
Sheridan Elem School has 265 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Forest, IL. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Elem School is 10.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheridan Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Sheridan Elem School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Lake Forest, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheridan Elem School?
Sheridan Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sheridan Elem School rank among public schools in Lake Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Elem School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Lake Forest, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake Forest on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Forest Sd 67?
Besides Sheridan Elem School, Lake Forest Sd 67 also operates Deer Path Middle Sch East (375 students), Deer Path Middle Sch West (361 students), and Cherokee Elem School (343 students). See the Lake Forest Sd 67 district page for the complete list.