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.
264
Total Students
31.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
5.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherman School
Demographic Student Count
White218
Hispanic22
Black5
Asian3
Two or More16
  • White
    218 (82.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (8.3 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (6.1 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    3 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sherman School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten27
Kindergarten22
Grade 122
Grade 226
Grade 313
Grade 431
Grade 522
Grade 632
Grade 732
Grade 837
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sherman School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14354.2%
Male12145.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)