Enrollment
415
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dry Ridge, KY
Sherman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sherman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210225002201
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherman Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Dry Ridge · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherman Elementary has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherman Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Dry Ridge, KY.
School address
District: Grant County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210225002201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sherman Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sherman Elementary
Sherman Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, enrolling 415 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 415 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 380 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #218.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Dry Ridge's public schools, it stands alongside Dry Ridge Elementary (400 students): Sherman Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 13.3:1).
Grant County also operates Grant County High School (1,016 students) and Grant County Middle School (699 students) alongside Sherman Elementary.
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 Sherman Elementary compares
Sherman Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$11,926
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 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 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Sherman Elementary is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grant County, which includes Sherman Elementary.
$11,926
Per student
-10%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 58.8%
Federal 18.7%
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 Sherman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grant County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dry Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mason-Corinth Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Dry Ridge
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~415 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sherman Elementary
How many students attend Sherman Elementary?
Sherman Elementary has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dry Ridge, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% 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 Sherman Elementary?
73.7% of students at Sherman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sherman Elementary is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Dry Ridge, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherman Elementary?
Sherman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Sherman Elementary rank among schools in Dry Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherman Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Dry Ridge, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dry Ridge on the city page.
Is Sherman Elementary a good school?
Sherman Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky 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 Grant County?
Besides Sherman Elementary, Grant County also operates Grant County High School (1,016 students), Grant County Middle School (699 students), and Dry Ridge Elementary (400 students). See the Grant County district page for the complete list.
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