SHERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SHERMAN EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 606 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 36 teachers, SHERMAN EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 at 1909 McKee Street in Houston, Texas, is a public elementary school serving students within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Situated in the Near Northside neighborhood, the school plays a foundational role in the local community, focusing on providing essential academic instruction and social development to students in their formative years. As part of the state’s largest school district, SHERMAN ELementary operates under the broader mission of HISD, which emphasizes preparing students to succeed in a global society through rigorous curriculum and supportive learning environments.
The school is deeply integrated into its historic neighborhood, reflecting the cultural diversity of the Houston area. By maintaining a focus on core subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—SHERMAN ELementary aims to bridge educational gaps and foster a strong sense of community pride. Families and community members interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or performance data can access comprehensive resources through the official Houston ISD website, which serves as the primary hub for administrative information and district-wide initiatives.
For more information, contact SHERMAN EL at (713) 226-2627 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, TX 77009-8200
(713) 226-2627
http://www.houstonisd.org
SHERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 606 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- HOUSTON ISD
- Total Students:
- 606
- Teachers:
- 36
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 606 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 90.3%
- Black or African American
- 7.8%
- White
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.2%
- Male
- 54.8%
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.