Enrollment
406
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sheridan Hills Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sheridan Hills Elementary
Sheridan Hills Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Richfield, Minnesota, enrolling 406 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 406 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 316 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #88.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Richfield Public School District also operates Richfield Senior High (1,183 students) and Richfield Middle (808 students) alongside Sheridan Hills Elementary.
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 Hills Elementary compares
Sheridan Hills Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,900
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richfield Public School District, which includes Sheridan Hills Elementary.
$16,900
Per student
+11%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 53.4%
Federal 13.7%
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 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
- 1,183
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sheridan Hills Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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