- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch shrank from 313 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 230261000018 · Auburn, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 10:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward Little High School (1,045 students)
Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch shrank from 313 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward Little
Edward Little High School
1,045 students
- Auburn Middle
Auburn Middle School
499 students
- Fairview Schoo
Fairview School
489 students
- Park Avenue El 390
Park Avenue Elementary School
390 students
- This school 291
Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch
291 students
- Washburn Schoo 219
Washburn School
219 students
What this shows Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch compares
Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,797
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
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.
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
District finance for Auburn Public Schools reports $14,797 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~291 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), down 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.