Enrollment
564
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sheridan, AR
Sheridan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sheridan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050001500998
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheridan Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Sheridan · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheridan Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Sheridan, AR.
School address
District: Sheridan School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050001500998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sheridan Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sheridan Middle School
Sheridan Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Sheridan, Arkansas, enrolling 564 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.2% free-meal eligibility runs 51% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 564 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 214 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #204, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 564 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 135 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 564 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Sheridan School District also operates Sheridan High School (1,239 students) and Sheridan Intermediate School (585 students) alongside Sheridan Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Sheridan Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 51% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 68% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.5%
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
$10,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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 564 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 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 86.9%
African American 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Sheridan Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheridan School District, which includes Sheridan Middle School.
$10,026
Per student
-18%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 55.3%
Federal 18.0%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East End Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East End Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheridan Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,239
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~564 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sheridan Middle School
How many students attend Sheridan Middle School?
Sheridan Middle School has 564 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sheridan, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheridan Middle School?
29.2% of students at Sheridan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheridan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sheridan Middle School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Sheridan, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheridan Middle School?
Sheridan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sheridan Middle School rank among public schools in Sheridan?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Middle School ranks #2 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. See all public schools in Sheridan on the city page.
Is Sheridan Middle School a good school?
Sheridan Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Sheridan School District?
Besides Sheridan Middle School, Sheridan School District also operates Sheridan High School (1,239 students), Sheridan Intermediate School (585 students), and Sheridan Elementary School (523 students). See the Sheridan School District district page for the complete list.
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