Sherman Elementary

287 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sherman Elementary, located in the prestigious Cow Hollow neighborhood of San Francisco, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), the school is highly regarded for its strong sense of community and its commitment to academic excellence. Its location on Union Street places it in the heart of one of the city's most historic districts, allowing the school to foster deep connections with the surrounding neighborhood while maintaining a focused, student-centered learning environment.

The school is known for its dedicated staff and active parent participation, which contribute to a supportive atmosphere for its diverse student body. Sherman Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded education, often integrating enrichment programs and community-based learning into its curriculum. Because of its location in a densely populated urban area, the school serves as a focal point for families in the 94123 zip code, consistently striving to balance rigorous academic standards with the social-emotional development of its students.

287

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	51
Black	28
Asian	53
Two or More	54
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
99 (34.5 %)
Two or More
54 (18.8 %)
Asian
53 (18.5 %)
Hispanic
51 (17.8 %)
Black
28 (9.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Francisco Unified
Phone:	(415)749-3530
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sherman Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sherman Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	127	44.3%
Male	160	55.7%

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