- Enrollment
- 1,239
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sheridan, AR
Sheridan Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Sheridan Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050001500097
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheridan Intermediate School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Sheridan · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheridan Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 94% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sheridan, AR.
School address
District: Sheridan School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050001500097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Sheridan Intermediate School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 050001500097 · Sheridan, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 19.5:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Sheridan High School (1,239 students)
Sheridan Intermediate School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Sheridan Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sheridan High
Sheridan High School
1,239 students
- This school
Sheridan Intermediate School
585 students
- Sheridan Middl
Sheridan Middle School
564 students
- Sheridan Eleme
Sheridan Elementary School
523 students
- East End Eleme 442
East End Elementary School
442 students
- East End Middl 439
East End Middle School
439 students
What this shows Sheridan Intermediate School reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheridan Intermediate School compares
Sheridan Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 43% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 49% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$10,080
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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 585 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Sheridan Intermediate School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sheridan School District reports $10,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sheridan Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East End Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East End Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheridan Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~585 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheridan Intermediate School
How many students attend Sheridan Intermediate School?
Sheridan Intermediate School has 585 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sheridan, AR. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Intermediate School is 19.5:1, which is 43% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheridan Intermediate School?
30.4% of students at Sheridan Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheridan Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Sheridan Intermediate School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Sheridan, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheridan Intermediate School?
Sheridan Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Sheridan?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sheridan, AR. 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 School District?
Besides Sheridan Intermediate School, Sheridan School District also operates Sheridan High School (1,239 students), Sheridan Middle School (564 students), and Sheridan Elementary School (523 students). See the Sheridan School District district page for the complete list.