Serving 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sherman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sherman Elementary School's student population of 484 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sherman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherman Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#624 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
38%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
55%
74%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherman Elementary School's ranking?
Sherman Elementary School is ranked #624 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Sherman Elementary School often compared to?
Sherman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenhurst Elementary School, Park Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Sherman Elementary School?
484 students attend Sherman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sherman Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherman Elementary School?
Sherman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sherman Elementary School offer ?
Sherman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sherman Elementary School part of?
Sherman Elementary School is part of Nampa School District.
School Reviews
4 8/12/2018
this is a great school i went to 4th grade all the teachers are awsome.
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