HENRY W SORY EL

www.shermanisd.net

548 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Henry W. Sory Elementary is a public school located at 120 Binkley Park Drive in Sherman, Texas, and serves as part of the Sherman Independent School District (SISD). The school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children, focusing on academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment. As part of the wider Sherman ISD community, the school emphasizes preparing students for success in their future academic endeavors through a structured curriculum and community engagement.

The school is well-integrated into the local Sherman area, reflecting the district's commitment to accessibility and student-centered growth. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and information regarding campus events and policies through the district’s official website at http://www.shermanisd.net. By fostering a collaborative relationship between faculty, families, and students, Henry W. Sory Elementary strives to be a vital hub for early childhood education within the city of Sherman.

548

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HENRY W SORY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	118
Black	64
Asian	47
Two or More	56
American Indian	8

White
255 (46.5 %)
Hispanic
118 (21.5 %)
Black
64 (11.7 %)
Two or More
56 (10.2 %)
Asian
47 (8.6 %)
American Indian
8 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SHERMAN ISD
Phone:	(903)891-6650
Website:	http://www.shermanisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	330
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 2

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 90