- Enrollment
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 34.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sheridan, CA
Sheridan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sheridan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064214006899
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheridan Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools.
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- small classes for California
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 62
- students enrolled
Sheridan Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Western Placer Unified · California
NCES ID 064214006899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Sheridan Elementary grew from 56 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.1 → 3.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 064214006899 · Sheridan, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
62 enr · 15.5:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Twelve Bridges High (1,317 students)
Sheridan Elementary grew from 56 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 4.1 → 3.2 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
- Twelve Bridges
Twelve Bridges High
1,317 students
- Lincoln High
Lincoln High
1,184 students
- Twelve Bridges
Twelve Bridges Middle
931 students
- Glen Edwards M
Glen Edwards Middle
815 students
- Twelve Bridges
Twelve Bridges Elementary
744 students
- This school 62
Sheridan Elementary
62 students
What this shows Sheridan Elementary reports 62 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheridan Elementary compares
Sheridan Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$14,312
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.8%
White 37.1%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 4.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Sheridan Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Western Placer Unified reports $14,312 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve Bridges High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twelve Bridges Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Edwards Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twelve Bridges 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
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~62 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheridan Elementary
How many students attend Sheridan Elementary?
Sheridan Elementary has 62 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sheridan, CA. CCD year-over-year: 56 (2022-23) → 59 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 28% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheridan Elementary?
48.2% 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 46.8% of enrollment, in Sheridan, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheridan Elementary?
Sheridan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Western Placer Unified?
Besides Sheridan Elementary, Western Placer Unified also operates Twelve Bridges High (1,317 students), Lincoln High (1,184 students), and Twelve Bridges Middle (931 students). See the Western Placer Unified district page for the complete list.