- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Sherman Elementary held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 210225002201 · Dry Ridge, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 14.8:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant County High School (1,016 students)
Sherman Elementary held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Sherman Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant County H
Grant County High School
1,016 students
- Grant County M
Grant County Middle School
699 students
- This school
Sherman Elementary
415 students
- Dry Ridge Elem 400
Dry Ridge Elementary
400 students
- Crittenden-Mt. 387
Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary
387 students
- Mason-Corinth 299
Mason-Corinth Elementary
299 students
What this shows Sherman Elementary reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherman Elementary compares
Sherman Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,283
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Grant County reports $13,283 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~415 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.