Enrollment
417
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sheridan Terrace El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sheridan Terrace El Sch
Sheridan Terrace El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, enrolling 417 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.7:1 is larger than about 89% of Pennsylvania schools and 23% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 417 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 647 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #585, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 834 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Norwin Sd spends $13,510 per pupil, 25% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among North Huntingdon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hillcrest Intermediate Sch (755 students): Sheridan Terrace El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 16.4:1).
Norwin Sd also operates Norwin Shs (1,671 students) and Norwin Ms (819 students) alongside Sheridan Terrace El Sch.
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 Terrace El Sch compares
Sheridan Terrace El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,510
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwin Sd, which includes Sheridan Terrace El Sch.
$13,510
Per student
-25%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.0%
State 38.5%
Federal 6.5%
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 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
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~417 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sheridan Terrace El Sch a good school?
Sheridan Terrace El Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 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.
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