Enrollment
555
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sheridan, IN
Sheridan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sheridan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180648001125
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheridan Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sheridan · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheridan Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sheridan, IN.
School address
District: Sheridan Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180648001125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sheridan Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sheridan Elementary School
Sheridan Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sheridan, Indiana, enrolling 555 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 555 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 547 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #280.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 555 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Sheridan Community Schools also operates Sheridan High School (344 students) and Sheridan Middle School (270 students) alongside Sheridan Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sheridan Elementary School compares
Sheridan Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 19% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Indiana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,865
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Sheridan Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheridan Community Schools, which includes Sheridan Elementary School.
$12,865
Per student
+7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 50.8%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sheridan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~555 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sheridan Elementary School
How many students attend Sheridan Elementary School?
Sheridan Elementary School has 555 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sheridan, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheridan Elementary School?
40.0% of students at Sheridan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheridan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sheridan Elementary School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Sheridan, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheridan Elementary School?
Sheridan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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 #3 of 3 public schools in Sheridan, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sheridan on the city page.
Is Sheridan Elementary School a good school?
Sheridan Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sheridan Community Schools?
Besides Sheridan Elementary School, Sheridan Community Schools also operates Sheridan High School (344 students) and Sheridan Middle School (270 students). See the Sheridan Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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