Is Sherman Elementary School a good school?

Sherman Elementary School ranks 1121 st of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sherman Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 233 students attended Sherman Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Sherman Elementary School?

Students at Sherman Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Sherman Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sherman Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Sherman High School

Sherman Elementary School

Summary:

Sherman Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Sherman Central School District in Sherman, NY. The school has 238 students and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, with the district as a whole ranked 299 out of 865 districts in New York and also rated 3 stars.

Sherman Elementary School generally performs better than the state average on ELA and Math assessments, especially in the upper grades. For example, in 2023-2024, 50% of 5th graders were proficient in ELA compared to the state average of 43.68%, and 61.76% were proficient in Math compared to the state average of 48.93%. However, the school struggles in 3rd grade ELA and Math, where proficiency rates are below the state average. Additionally, male students tend to perform better than female students, and special education students perform significantly worse than the school's overall ranking, while low socioeconomic status students perform better.

Sherman Elementary School has seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $12,669 in 2019-2020 to $15,704 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Jamestown City School District ($15,759 per student) and Cassadaga Valley Central School District ($14,161 per student). The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.2 to 11.0 over the past few years, lower than the nearby districts. While Sherman Elementary School outperforms the state average, it lags behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Chautauqua Lake Elementary School and Panama K-6 School, which have higher proficiency rates and better overall rankings.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

127 Park St
Sherman, NY 14781-0950

(716) 761-6121

District: Sherman Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1121^st of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,704

Students who attend Sherman Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Sherman High School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.6

Number of students: 233

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.1%

Hispanic:

1.7%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sherman Elementary School ranks better than 54.2% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.82. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.1%), Hispanic (1.7%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sherman Elementary School is 8.6. (See more...)

Compare Sherman Elementary School employs 26.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sherman Elementary School is $15,704.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sherman Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sherman Elementary School 1121^st of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Sherman Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Sherman Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sherman Central School District 299^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sherman Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sherman Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	60.52	1070^th	2206	51.5%
2007	72.33	648^th	2219	70.8%
2008	71.05	684^th	2227	69.3%
2009	73.33	582^nd	2257	74.2%
2010	65.44	848^th	2263	62.5%
2011	79.63	384^th	2286	83.2%
2012	71.22	675^th	2320	70.9%
2013	63.63	760^th	2325	67.3%
2014	65.48	751^st	2345	68.0%
2015	69.46	667^th	2352	71.6%
2016	63.55	809^th	2366	65.8%
2017	56.36	1009^th	2386	57.7%
2018	73.62	557^th	2395	76.7%
2019	77.70	478^th	2413	80.2%
2021	68.22	647^th	2201	70.6%
2022	65.08	791^st	2434	67.5%
2023	52.33	1098^th	2439	55.0%
2024	51.82	1121^st	2445	54.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sherman Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	65.88	398^th	1941	79.5%
2019	63.62	387^th	1859	79.2%
2021	54.20	369^th	1044	64.7%
2022	57.47	588^th	2031	71.0%
2023	29.80	1463^rd	2016	27.4%
2024	31.47	1481^st	2110	29.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sherman Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	79.06	284^th	2045	86.1%
2019	84.35	226^th	2032	88.9%
2021	71.84	325^th	1678	80.6%
2022	64.94	565^th	2099	73.1%
2023	48.30	941^st	2041	53.9%
2024	55.46	760^th	2078	63.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Sherman Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	69.23	655^th	2338	72.0%
2019	76.27	478^th	2357	79.7%
2021	71.22	480^th	1955	75.4%
2022	60.71	870^th	2401	63.8%
2023	46.39	1256^th	2403	47.7%
2024	46.35	1256^th	2413	47.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Sherman Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	74.13	531^st	2340	77.3%
2019	76.28	479^th	2358	79.7%
2021	59.97	762^nd	1961	61.1%
2022	67.69	698^th	2400	70.9%
2023	56.56	978^th	2400	59.3%
2024	54.64	1016^th	2411	57.9%

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Rank History for White students at Sherman Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	65.34	463^rd	1408	67.1%
2019	64.60	458^th	1338	65.8%
2022	61.23	522^nd	1399	62.7%
2023	42.78	812^th	1337	39.3%
2024	42.94	810^th	1392	41.8%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Sherman Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	338	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	342
2003	338	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	342
2004	325	4	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
2005	311	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
2006	289	2	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	297
2007	286	2	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	294
2008	270	2	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	2	279
2009	270	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	275
2010	244	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
2011	258	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	264
2012	235	2	0	1	2	0	0	0	240
2013	236	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	238
2014	219	0	2	3	0	0	1	0	225
2015	218	0	3	1	0	0	1	0	223
2016	198	0	3	1	1	0	0	0	203
2017	233	0	3	1	1	0	0	0	238
2018	217	0	3	4	1	0	0	0	225
2019	208	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	210
2020	242	1	1	3	1	0	2	0	250
2021	234	1	1	4	1	0	2	0	243
2022	226	1	0	4	1	0	1	0	233
2023	229	1	0	5	1	0	2	0	238
2024	224	3	0	4	0	0	2	0	233

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sherman Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	342	21.0	16.3	52.6
2003	342	21.0	16.3	52.6
2004	331	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	317	20.0	15.9	56.2
2006	297	18.0	16.5	57.2
2007	294	20.4	14.4	59.9
2008	279	21.0	13.3	71.1
2009	275	19.0	14.5	56.7
2010	250	21.0	11.9	63.6
2011	264	28.4	9.2	58.7
2012	240	22.0	10.9	57.9
2013	238	19.0	12.5	54.6
2014	225	18.0	12.5	52
2015	223	16.0	13.9	60.5
2016	203	19.0	10.6	62.6
2017	238	22.9	10.3	66.8
2018	225	19.9	11.2	60.4
2019	210	16.0	13.1	59
2020	250	27.0	9.2	60.8
2021	243	21.9	11.0	53.5
2022	233	21.6	10.7	45.5
2023	238	25.6	9.2	54.6
2024	233	26.8	8.6	54.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sherman Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	342	21.0	16.3	52.6
2003	342	21.0	16.3	52.6
2004	331	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	317	20.0	15.9	56.2
2006	297	18.0	16.5	57.2
2007	294	20.4	14.4	59.9
2008	279	21.0	13.3	71.1
2009	275	19.0	14.5	56.7
2010	250	21.0	11.9	63.6
2011	264	28.4	9.2	58.7
2012	240	22.0	10.9	57.9
2013	238	19.0	12.5	54.6
2014	225	18.0	12.5	52
2015	223	16.0	13.9	60.5
2016	203	19.0	10.6	62.6
2017	238	22.9	10.3	66.8
2018	225	19.9	11.2	60.4
2019	210	16.0	13.1	59
2020	250	27.0	9.2	60.8
2021	243	21.9	11.0	53.5
2022	233	21.6	10.7	45.5
2023	238	25.6	9.2	54.6
2024	233	26.8	8.6	54.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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