- Enrollment
- 1,183
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richfield, MN
Sheridan Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sheridan Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273175001316
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheridan Hills Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Richfield · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheridan Hills Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Hills Elementary ranks #5 of 8 schools in Richfield, MN.
School address
District: Richfield Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273175001316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Sheridan Hills Elementary held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 273175001316 · Richfield, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 17.7:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Richfield Senior High (1,183 students)
Sheridan Hills Elementary held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Sheridan Hills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richfield Seni
Richfield Senior High
1,183 students
- Richfield Midd
Richfield Middle
808 students
- Richfield Stem
Richfield Stem School
604 students
- Richfield Dual
Richfield Dual Language School
529 students
- This school 406
Sheridan Hills Elementary
406 students
- Centennial Ele 303
Centennial Elementary
303 students
What this shows Sheridan Hills Elementary reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheridan Hills Elementary compares
Sheridan Hills Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▲ 10% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$17,931
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
African American 19.5%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Sheridan Hills Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richfield Public School District reports $17,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sheridan Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richfield Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richfield Stem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richfield Dual Language School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheridan Hills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- 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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheridan Hills Elementary
How many students attend Sheridan Hills Elementary?
Sheridan Hills Elementary has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richfield, MN. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Hills Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheridan Hills Elementary?
47.0% of students at Sheridan Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheridan Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sheridan Hills Elementary is White at 41.4% of enrollment, in Richfield, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheridan Hills Elementary?
Sheridan Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Hills Elementary rank among schools in Richfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Hills Elementary ranks #5 of 8 schools in Richfield, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Richfield Public School District?
Besides Sheridan Hills Elementary, Richfield Public School District also operates Richfield Senior High (1,183 students), Richfield Middle (808 students), and Richfield Stem School (604 students). See the Richfield Public School District district page for the complete list.