At a glance
Reported students
356
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
319.5
Sheridan Road: 356 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
19.2:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 292
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.9:1
What the reported data says about Sheridan Road
Sheridan Road is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Lansing. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Lansing Public School District. NCES reports 356 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.2:1, close to the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (36.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.2%). English learners represent 24.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sheridan Road
- 1How do the reported 19.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 24.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.8%
- Hispanic24.2%
- Black36.2%
- Asian5.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lansing Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mt Hope School
Middle · Grades 04–08
323 reported students
Wexford Montessori Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
356 reported students
Capital Area K12 Online
Other · Grades KG–12
353 reported students
Gier Park School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
316 reported students
Cumberland School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
308 reported students
Attwood School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
426 reported students
Public schools near Sheridan Road
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Intermediate School Middle · Waverly Community Schools | 05–06 | 429 | 3.4 mi |
| DeWitt Middle School Middle · DeWitt Public Schools | 06–08 | 754 | 4.1 mi |
| Waverly Middle School Middle · Waverly Community Schools | 07–08 | 451 | 4.8 mi |
| MacDonald Middle School Middle · East Lansing School District | 06–08 | 857 | 4.9 mi |
| Mt Hope School Middle · Lansing Public School District | 04–08 | 323 | 6 mi |
| Bath Middle School Middle · Bath Community Schools | 06–08 | 241 | 6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sheridan Road
What grades does Sheridan Road serve?
Sheridan Road reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lansing Public School District.
How many students attend Sheridan Road?
Sheridan Road reported 356 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 292 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sheridan Road?
The calculated ratio is 19.2:1, based on 356 students and 18.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sheridan Road a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sheridan Road is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lansing Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sheridan Road students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sheridan Road in?
Sheridan Road is part of Lansing Public School District, based in Lansing, MI, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sheridan Road?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Intermediate School (3.4 mi), DeWitt Middle School (4.1 mi), Waverly Middle School (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.