SHERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sherman Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 255 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, Sherman Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sherman Elementary School, located in the Back of the Yards neighborhood of Chicago, is a public PK–8 school serving the local community within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing foundational education to students in the 60609 zip code, emphasizing core academic subjects while striving to meet the diverse social and emotional needs of its student body. The school is integrated into the surrounding urban environment, acting as a hub for local families and working to prepare its students for the transition to high school.

Like many schools in the CPS system, Sherman Elementary operates with a focus on continuous improvement, often utilizing district-wide curriculum standards to ensure students reach grade-level benchmarks. The school’s environment is shaped by the cultural and socioeconomic landscape of the Back of the Yards area, leading to a mission that typically prioritizes academic growth, community engagement, and providing a safe, supportive space for student development. For specific information regarding current academic performance, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details, parents and community members are encouraged to consult the official Chicago Public Schools website or the school’s individual profile page.

For more information, contact Sherman Elem School at (773) 535-1757 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.