SHERMAN SCHOOL
Sherman School is a public elementary school that is part of the Warwick school district, located in Warwick, RI with about 324 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 22 teachers, Sherman School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 School, located at 120 Killey Avenue in Warwick, Rhode Island, is a neighborhood public elementary school serving students in the Warwick School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment where educators prioritize foundational learning, social-emotional development, and academic growth for students in the primary grades. As a community-focused institution, it emphasizes the importance of family involvement and works to provide a stable, nurturing atmosphere that encourages students to build strong interpersonal skills alongside their core curriculum.
The school benefits from its location in a residential area of Warwick, which contributes to its "neighborhood school" identity, allowing for a close-knit connection between teachers, students, and local families. While the curriculum aligns with state educational standards—focusing on literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts—Sherman School is particularly noted for its efforts to integrate technology and personalized learning strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Overall, it serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary education, striving to prepare students for successful transitions to middle school.
For more information, contact Sherman School at (401) 734-3565 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3565
SHERMAN SCHOOL is a public school in Warwick, RI with about 324 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Rhode Island
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Warwick
- Total Students:
- 324
- Teachers:
- 22.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 324 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHERMAN SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.2%
- Black or African American
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 3.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.