- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Williamsville, NY
Sheridan Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sheridan Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360759004680
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheridan Hill Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Williamsville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 10.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheridan Hill Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Hill Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Williamsville, NY.
School address
District: Clarence Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360759004680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Sheridan Hill Elementary School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 360759004680 · Williamsville, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 11.2:1 · 10.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarence Senior High School (1,256 students)
Sheridan Hill Elementary School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Sheridan Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarence Senio
Clarence Senior High School
1,256 students
- Clarence Middl
Clarence Middle School
954 students
- This school
Sheridan Hill Elementary School
527 students
- Ledgeview Elem 486
Ledgeview Elementary School
486 students
- Harris Hill El 452
Harris Hill Elementary School
452 students
- Clarence Cente 406
Clarence Center Elementary School
406 students
What this shows Sheridan Hill Elementary School reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheridan Hill Elementary School compares
Sheridan Hill Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.2% | ▼ 82% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the New York average of 56.2%
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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 527 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Sheridan Hill Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Clarence Central School District reports $20,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sheridan Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarence Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ledgeview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harris Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarence Center Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheridan Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheridan Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Sheridan Hill Elementary School?
Sheridan Hill Elementary School has 527 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Williamsville, NY. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Hill Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Hill Elementary School?
10.2% of students at Sheridan Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheridan Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sheridan Hill Elementary School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Williamsville, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheridan Hill Elementary School?
Sheridan Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Hill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Williamsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Hill Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Williamsville, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Williamsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarence Central School District?
Besides Sheridan Hill Elementary School, Clarence Central School District also operates Clarence Senior High School (1,256 students), Clarence Middle School (954 students), and Ledgeview Elementary School (486 students). See the Clarence Central School District district page for the complete list.