- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Huntingdon, PA
Sheridan Terrace El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Sheridan Terrace El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421794000704
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheridan Terrace El Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in North Huntingdon · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheridan Terrace El Sch has class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Terrace El Sch ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in North Huntingdon, PA.
School address
District: Norwin Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421794000704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Sheridan Terrace El Sch grew from 421 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 421794000704 · North Huntingdon, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 16.7:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwin Shs (1,671 students)
Sheridan Terrace El Sch grew from 421 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Sheridan Terrace El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwin Shs
Norwin Shs
1,671 students
- Norwin Ms
Norwin Ms
819 students
- Hillcrest Inte
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch
755 students
- Sunset Valley 448
Sunset Valley El Sch
448 students
- Stewartsville 422
Stewartsville El Sch
422 students
- This school 417
Sheridan Terrace El Sch
417 students
What this shows Sheridan Terrace El Sch reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheridan Terrace El Sch compares
Sheridan Terrace El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 34% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$14,697
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Sheridan Terrace El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norwin Sd reports $14,697 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sheridan Terrace El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwin Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwin Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Intermediate Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Valley El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stewartsville El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheridan Terrace El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in North Huntingdon
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
755 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Sunset Valley El Sch
Standard public school
448 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Stewartsville El Sch
Standard public school
422 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Hahntown El Sch
Standard public school
419 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheridan Terrace El Sch
How many students attend Sheridan Terrace El Sch?
Sheridan Terrace El Sch has 417 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Huntingdon, PA. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Terrace El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Terrace El Sch is 16.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheridan Terrace El Sch?
38.5% of students at Sheridan Terrace El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheridan Terrace El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Sheridan Terrace El Sch is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in North Huntingdon, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheridan Terrace El Sch?
Sheridan Terrace El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Terrace El Sch rank among elementary schools in North Huntingdon?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Terrace El Sch ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in North Huntingdon, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in North Huntingdon on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwin Sd?
Besides Sheridan Terrace El Sch, Norwin Sd also operates Norwin Shs (1,671 students), Norwin Ms (819 students), and Hillcrest Intermediate Sch (755 students). See the Norwin Sd district page for the complete list.