Sherman (Elisabeth) Elementary School serves 219 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
219 students
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
56%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
83%
5%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 1993–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sherman (Elisabeth) Elementary School?
219 students attend Sherman (Elisabeth) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sherman (Elisabeth) Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sherman (Elisabeth) Elementary School?
Sherman (Elisabeth) Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sherman (Elisabeth) Elementary School offer ?
Sherman (Elisabeth) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sherman (Elisabeth) Elementary School part of?
Sherman (Elisabeth) Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
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