- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orange Cove, CA
Sheridan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sheridan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061970002376
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheridan Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Orange Cove · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 89.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheridan Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Orange Cove, CA.
School address
District: Kings Canyon Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 061970002376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Sheridan Elementary held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 061970002376 · Orange Cove, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 21.8:1 · 89.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Reedley High (1,804 students)
Sheridan Elementary held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sheridan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reedley High
Reedley High
1,804 students
- Orange Cove Hi 635
Orange Cove High
635 students
- Silas Bartsch 606
Silas Bartsch
606 students
- Citrus Middle 602
Citrus Middle
602 students
- Thomas Law Ree 558
Thomas Law Reed Elementary
558 students
- This school 393
Sheridan Elementary
393 students
What this shows Sheridan Elementary reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheridan Elementary compares
Sheridan Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.1% | ▲ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,527
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
Hispanic or Latino 94.1%
White 2.5%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Sheridan Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kings Canyon Joint Unified reports $18,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sheridan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reedley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orange Cove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silas Bartsch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Citrus Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Law Reed Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheridan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Orange Cove
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheridan Elementary
How many students attend Sheridan Elementary?
Sheridan Elementary has 393 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orange Cove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheridan Elementary?
89.1% of students at Sheridan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheridan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sheridan Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 94.1% of enrollment, in Orange Cove, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheridan Elementary?
Sheridan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Orange Cove?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Orange Cove, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Orange Cove on the city page.
What other schools are in Kings Canyon Joint Unified?
Besides Sheridan Elementary, Kings Canyon Joint Unified also operates Reedley High (1,804 students), Orange Cove High (635 students), and Silas Bartsch (606 students). See the Kings Canyon Joint Unified district page for the complete list.