Enrollment
224
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sherrard Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sherrard Elementary School
Sherrard Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Sherrard, Illinois, enrolling 224 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 88% of Illinois schools and 23% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 224 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Sherrard Cusd 200 also operates Sherrard High School (449 students) and Winola Elementary School (261 students) alongside Sherrard Elementary School.
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 Sherrard Elementary School compares
Sherrard Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sherrard Cusd 200, which includes Sherrard Elementary School.
$14,053
Per student
-18%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.2%
State 45.8%
Federal 9.0%
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 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
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~224 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Sherrard on the city page.
Is Sherrard Elementary School a good school?
Sherrard Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois 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 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.
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