Sherman Elementary

433 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sherman Elementary School, located at 3987 Dixie Hwy in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of the Grant County School District. As a primary educational institution in the community, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades. It focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development of its student body, aiming to prepare children for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on community involvement and a collaborative approach between educators, parents, and students. By offering a diverse range of classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities, Sherman Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to reach their full potential. Its location on the Dixie Highway corridor makes it a central hub for families in the Dry Ridge area, reflecting the school’s dedication to providing accessible, quality education within the local community.

433

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	363
Hispanic	54
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	4

White
363 (83.8 %)
Hispanic
54 (12.5 %)
Two or More
12 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9 %)

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:	Grant County
Phone:	(859)428-5500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	330
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 58