Enrollment
291
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburn, ME
Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 230261000018
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Maine schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Maine
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch has class sizes smaller than 70% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch ranks #6 of 6 schools in Auburn, ME.
School address
District: Auburn Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230261000018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.5%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch
Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Auburn, Maine, enrolling 291 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 56.5% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Maine average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 291 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Among 69 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #56, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (12%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Auburn Public Schools spends $14,127 per pupil, 30% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Auburn's public schools, it stands alongside Fairview School (489 students): Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10:1 vs 14.8:1).
Auburn Public Schools also operates Edward Little High School (1,045 students) and Auburn Middle School (499 students) alongside Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch.
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 Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch compares
Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 66% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Maine - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.3%
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
$14,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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 74.6%
African American 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn Public Schools, which includes Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch.
$14,127
Per student
-30%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 56.1%
Federal 13.2%
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 Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Little High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washburn School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Auburn
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fairview School
Standard public school
489 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Park Avenue Elementary School
Standard public school
390 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Washburn School
Standard public school
219 students 10:1 students per teacher
Walton School
Standard public school
156 students 7.4:1 students per teacher
East Auburn Community School
Standard public school
152 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~291 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch
How many students attend Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch?
Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch has 291 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburn, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch is 10:1, which is 10% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 36% 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 Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch?
56.5% of students at Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Auburn, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch?
Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch rank among schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch ranks #6 of 6 schools in Auburn, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Auburn on the city page.
Is Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch a good school?
Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Maine schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine 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 Auburn Public Schools?
Besides Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch, Auburn Public Schools also operates Edward Little High School (1,045 students), Auburn Middle School (499 students), and Fairview School (489 students). See the Auburn Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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