- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thornville, OH
Sheridan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sheridan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390490500338
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Thornville · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheridan Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Thornville, OH.
School address
District: Northern Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390490500338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Sheridan Middle School shrank from 565 students in 2022-23 to 522 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 390490500338 · Thornville, OH Other · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 17.2:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Sheridan High School (711 students)
Sheridan Middle School shrank from 565 students in 2022-23 to 522 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Sheridan Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sheridan High
Sheridan High School
711 students
- This school
Sheridan Middle School
516 students
- Thornville Ele
Thornville Elementary School
351 students
- Glenford Eleme
Glenford Elementary School
320 students
- Somerset Eleme 264
Somerset Elementary School
264 students
What this shows Sheridan Middle School reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheridan Middle School compares
Sheridan Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▲ 3% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Ohio - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.2%
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
$11,226
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 516 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Sheridan Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northern Local reports $11,226 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 High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thornville Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenford Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somerset Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Thornville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheridan Middle School
How many students attend Sheridan Middle School?
Sheridan Middle School has 516 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thornville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% higher 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?
32.7% of students at Sheridan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheridan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sheridan Middle School is White at 96.5% of enrollment, in Thornville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheridan Middle School?
Sheridan Middle 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Thornville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Thornville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northern Local?
Besides Sheridan Middle School, Northern Local also operates Sheridan High School (711 students), Thornville Elementary School (351 students), and Glenford Elementary School (320 students). See the Northern Local district page for the complete list.