Sherman Elementary School is located at 5618 North 14th Avenue in East Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Founded in 1888 at 16th and Jaynes Streets for 21 students, today Sherman is home to over 275 students in prekindergarten through sixth grade.
Serving 257 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sherman Elementary School's student population of 257 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1888
School Motto
'We are OPS Proud!'
School Rankings
Sherman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherman Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#862 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
68%
23%
Black
7%
7%
White
14%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherman Elementary School's ranking?
Sherman Elementary School is ranked #862 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Sherman Elementary School often compared to?
Sherman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skinner Magnet Center, Kellom Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Sherman Elementary School?
257 students attend Sherman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Sherman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sherman Elementary School?
Sherman Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sherman Elementary School offer ?
Sherman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sherman Elementary School part of?
Sherman Elementary School is part of Omaha School District.
In what neighborhood is Sherman Elementary School located?
Sherman Elementary School is located in the East Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 3 other public schools located in East Omaha.
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