- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sherrard, IL
Sherrard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sherrard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173618003746
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherrard Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sherrard · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 224
- students enrolled
Sherrard Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherrard Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sherrard, IL.
School address
District: Sherrard Cusd 200 · Illinois
NCES ID 173618003746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Sherrard Elementary School held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 173618003746 · Sherrard, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 17.2:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherrard High School (449 students)
Sherrard Elementary School held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Sherrard Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherrard High
Sherrard High School
449 students
- Winola Element
Winola Elementary School
261 students
- This school
Sherrard Elementary School
224 students
- Sherrard Jr Hi
Sherrard Jr High School
189 students
- Matherville In
Matherville Intermediate School
182 students
What this shows Sherrard Elementary School reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherrard Elementary School compares
Sherrard Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 78% | - | - |
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.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in Illinois - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$14,360
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Sherrard Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sherrard Cusd 200 reports $14,360 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherrard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherrard High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winola Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherrard Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Matherville Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherrard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherrard Elementary School
How many students attend Sherrard Elementary School?
Sherrard Elementary School has 224 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sherrard, IL. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherrard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherrard Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 23% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherrard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sherrard Elementary School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Sherrard, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherrard Elementary School?
Sherrard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Sherrard Elementary School rank among public schools in Sherrard?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherrard Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sherrard, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sherrard Cusd 200?
Besides Sherrard Elementary School, Sherrard Cusd 200 also operates Sherrard High School (449 students), Winola Elementary School (261 students), and Sherrard Jr High School (189 students). See the Sherrard Cusd 200 district page for the complete list.