Sherman School

389 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sherman School, located at 250 Fern Street in Fairfield, Connecticut, is a neighborhood elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Fairfield Public Schools district, it is committed to fostering a supportive and challenging academic environment. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with enrichment opportunities, aiming to cultivate both intellectual growth and social-emotional development in its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and parents work closely together to ensure student success. By maintaining an active connection with the local community and providing a variety of resources, Sherman School seeks to prepare its students for the transitions of middle school and beyond. For those looking for more specific information regarding programs, school calendars, or administrative updates, the school’s official website serves as a primary hub for ongoing communication and transparency between the school and families.

389

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherman School
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	25
Black	7
Asian	12
Two or More	16

White
329 (84.6 %)
Hispanic
25 (6.4 %)
Two or More
16 (4.1 %)
Asian
12 (3.1 %)
Black
7 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfield School District
Phone:	(203)255-8330
Website:	http://fairfieldschools.org/schools/sherm/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 63

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 59