Sherman Elementary School
Tel:
(402)457-6711
- Sherman Elementary School serves 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Sherman Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Sherman Elementary School's student population of 205 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 205 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sherman Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sherman Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | #532 out of 918 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 69% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 51% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 55% | 19% |
| Black | 7% | 7% |
| White | 33% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sherman Elementary School is Integrated Learning Program (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is King Science/tech Magnet Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Miller Park Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Miller Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 368 students
0.9 miles
5625 N 28th Avenue
Omaha, NE 68111
(402)457-5620 0.9 PK-5 368 - Omaha Saratoga Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 186 students
0.9 miles
2504 Meredith Ave
Omaha, NE 68111
(402)457-6427 0.9 PK-5 186 - Omaha King Science/tech Magnet Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 614 students
1.2 miles
3720 Florence Blvd
Omaha, NE 68110
(402)557-3720 1.2 5-8 614 - Omaha Minne Lusa Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 319 students
1.2 miles
2728 Ida St
Omaha, NE 68112
(402)457-5611 1.2 PK-5 319 - Omaha Druid Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 292 students
1.5 miles
4020 N 30 Street
Omaha, NE 68111
(402)451-8225 1.5 PK-5 292
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