Pinewood Elementary School vs. Sherman Elementary School
Should I attend Pinewood Elementary School or Sherman Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pinewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Sherman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pinewood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sherman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
245 students
235 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#832 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#871 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
59
21
Kindergarten Students
43
29
Grade 1 Students
30
44
Grade 2 Students
34
40
Grade 3 Students
32
33
Grade 4 Students
27
38
Grade 5 Students
20
30
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
31%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
57%
% Black
36%
9%
% White
16%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%