Sherman School
264 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
The Sherman School, located at 2 Route 37 East in Sherman, Connecticut, serves as the town’s comprehensive PreK–8 public school. As the singular educational institution in the small, rural community of Sherman, it plays a central role in town life, offering a close-knit learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its commitment to preparing students for the transition to high school, typically feeding into neighboring regional districts, while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that leverages its intimate size to foster strong connections between faculty, students, and families.
The curriculum at The Sherman School focuses on a well-rounded education, integrating core academic subjects with opportunities in the arts, technology, and physical education. The school administration and staff prioritize a student-centered approach, utilizing small class sizes to provide individualized attention and promote a culture of inclusivity. By balancing rigorous academic standards with community-building initiatives and extracurricular activities, The Sherman School aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are engaged, responsible, and prepared for their future educational endeavors.
The curriculum at The Sherman School focuses on a well-rounded education, integrating core academic subjects with opportunities in the arts, technology, and physical education. The school administration and staff prioritize a student-centered approach, utilizing small class sizes to provide individualized attention and promote a culture of inclusivity. By balancing rigorous academic standards with community-building initiatives and extracurricular activities, The Sherman School aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are engaged, responsible, and prepared for their future educational endeavors.
264
Total Students
31.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
5.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 218 |
| Hispanic | 22 |
| Black | 5 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 16 |
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White218 (82.6 %)
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Hispanic22 (8.3 %)
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Two or More16 (6.1 %)
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Black5 (1.9 %)
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Asian3 (1.1 %)
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: | Sherman School District |
| Phone: | (860)355-3793 |
| Website: | http://www.shermanschool.com |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 264 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 31.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 10 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 4 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
27
Kindergarten
22
Grade 1
22
Grade 2
26
Grade 3
13
Grade 4
31
Grade 5
22
Grade 6
32
Grade 7
32
Grade 8
37
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 27 |
| Kindergarten | 22 |
| Grade 1 | 22 |
| Grade 2 | 26 |
| Grade 3 | 13 |
| Grade 4 | 31 |
| Grade 5 | 22 |
| Grade 6 | 32 |
| Grade 7 | 32 |
| Grade 8 | 37 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 143 | 54.2% |
| Male | 121 | 45.8% |
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