- Enrollment
- 1,239
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sheridan, AR
Sheridan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sheridan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050001500996
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheridan Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Sheridan · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheridan Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sheridan, AR.
School address
District: Sheridan School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050001500996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Sheridan Elementary School held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 050001500996 · Sheridan, AR Other · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 15.4:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Sheridan High School (1,239 students)
Sheridan Elementary School held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Sheridan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sheridan High
Sheridan High School
1,239 students
- Sheridan Inter
Sheridan Intermediate School
585 students
- Sheridan Middl
Sheridan Middle School
564 students
- This school
Sheridan Elementary School
523 students
- East End Eleme 442
East End Elementary School
442 students
- East End Middl 439
East End Middle School
439 students
What this shows Sheridan Elementary School reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheridan Elementary School compares
Sheridan Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 41% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 65% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.2%
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
$10,080
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Sheridan Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Sheridan School District reports $10,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sheridan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East End Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East End Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheridan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheridan Elementary School
How many students attend Sheridan Elementary School?
Sheridan Elementary School has 523 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sheridan, AR. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheridan Elementary School?
34.9% of students at Sheridan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheridan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sheridan Elementary School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Sheridan, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheridan Elementary School?
Sheridan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Sheridan Elementary School rank among public schools in Sheridan?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sheridan, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sheridan School District?
Besides Sheridan Elementary School, Sheridan School District also operates Sheridan High School (1,239 students), Sheridan Intermediate School (585 students), and Sheridan Middle School (564 students). See the Sheridan School District district page for the complete list.