- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sherrard, IL
Sherrard High School
Federal NCES profile for Sherrard High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173618003747
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherrard High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sherrard · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 449
- students enrolled
Sherrard High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherrard High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sherrard, IL.
School address
District: Sherrard Cusd 200 · Illinois
NCES ID 173618003747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Sherrard High School held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 173618003747 · Sherrard, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Winola Elementary School (261 students)
Sherrard High School held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Sherrard High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sherrard High School
449 students
- Winola Element
Winola Elementary School
261 students
- Sherrard Eleme
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 High School reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherrard High School compares
Sherrard High 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Illinois - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.4%
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Sherrard High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winola Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherrard Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherrard Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Matherville Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherrard High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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 high 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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherrard High School
How many students attend Sherrard High School?
Sherrard High School has 449 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sherrard, IL. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherrard High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherrard High School is 13.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherrard High School?
The largest demographic group at Sherrard High School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Sherrard, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherrard High School?
Sherrard High 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 High School rank among public schools in Sherrard?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherrard High 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 High School, Sherrard Cusd 200 also operates Winola Elementary School (261 students), Sherrard Elementary School (224 students), and Sherrard Jr High School (189 students). See the Sherrard Cusd 200 district page for the complete list.