- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Sheridan Elementary School held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 180648001125 · Sheridan, IN Other · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 17.9:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Sheridan High School (344 students)
Sheridan Elementary School held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Sheridan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sheridan Elementary School
555 students
- Sheridan High
Sheridan High School
344 students
- Sheridan Middl
Sheridan Middle School
270 students
What this shows Sheridan Elementary School reports 555 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 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 methodology
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
$13,896
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Sheridan Community Schools reports $13,896 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 | 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
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~555 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
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, 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 #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.
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.