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 (26-27)
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Sherman Elementary School serves the east part of Omaha, NE, covering an area of approximately 7.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.5 miles to the furthest edge.
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1888
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
68%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
14%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
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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