- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln, NE
Sheridan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sheridan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317284001179
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheridan Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #4 of 45
- schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheridan Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Elementary School ranks #4 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284001179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Sheridan Elementary School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 317284001179 · Lincoln, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 14.1:1 · 13.8% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest High School (2,110 students)
Sheridan Elementary School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Sheridan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest High
Southwest High School
2,110 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
2,086 students
- Lincoln East H
Lincoln East High School
1,982 students
- North Star Hig
North Star High School
1,927 students
- Lincoln Southe
Lincoln Southeast High School
1,848 students
- This school 352
Sheridan Elementary School
352 students
What this shows Sheridan Elementary School reports 352 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 Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 55% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,573
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Sheridan Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln Public Schools reports $13,573 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheridan Elementary School
How many students attend Sheridan Elementary School?
Sheridan Elementary School has 352 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln, NE. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheridan Elementary School?
13.8% of students at Sheridan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheridan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sheridan Elementary School is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheridan Elementary School?
Sheridan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 School rank among schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Elementary School ranks #4 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lincoln on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Public Schools?
Besides Sheridan Elementary School, Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students), Lincoln High School (2,086 students), and Lincoln East High School (1,982 students). See the Lincoln Public Schools district page for the complete list.