- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sheridan, IN
Sheridan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sheridan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180648001655
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheridan Middle School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Sheridan · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheridan Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sheridan, IN.
School address
District: Sheridan Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180648001655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Sheridan Middle School grew from 254 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 180648001655 · Sheridan, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 12.9:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Sheridan Elementary School (555 students)
Sheridan Middle School grew from 254 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Sheridan Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sheridan Eleme
Sheridan Elementary School
555 students
- Sheridan High
Sheridan High School
344 students
- This school
Sheridan Middle School
270 students
What this shows Sheridan Middle School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheridan Middle School compares
Sheridan Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 11% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in Indiana - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,896
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Sheridan Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sheridan Community Schools reports $13,896 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sheridan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheridan High School | Larger | Lower 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
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheridan Middle School
How many students attend Sheridan Middle School?
Sheridan Middle School has 270 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sheridan, IN. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% 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 Middle School?
44.1% of students at Sheridan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheridan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sheridan Middle School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Sheridan, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheridan Middle School?
Sheridan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Sheridan?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sheridan, IN. 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 Community Schools?
Besides Sheridan Middle School, Sheridan Community Schools also operates Sheridan Elementary School (555 students) and Sheridan High School (344 students). See the Sheridan Community Schools district page for the complete list.