Sherman Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 457-6711
Sherman Elementary School serves 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Sherman Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Sherman Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Sherman Elementary School's student population of 224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 224 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sherman Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Sherman Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #841 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 54% | 19% |
| Black | 7% | 7% |
| White | 32% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Omaha School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sherman Elementary School is Transition Program South Omaha Site (1.0 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 | 381 students
0.9 miles
5625 N 28th Avenue
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 457-5620 0.9 PK-5 381 - Omaha Transition Program South Omaha Site Special Education School
Grades: 12
1.0 miles
4875 F Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(531) 299-2970 1.0 12 n/a - Omaha King Science/tech Magnet Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 733 students
1.2 miles
3720 Florence Blvd
Omaha, NE 68110
(402) 557-3720 1.2 5-8 733 - Omaha Minne Lusa Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 369 students
1.2 miles
2728 Ida St
Omaha, NE 68112
(402) 457-5611 1.2 PK-5 369 - Omaha Druid Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 331 students
1.5 miles
4020 N 30 Street
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 451-8225 1.5 PK-5 331
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