SHERMAN
Sherman is a public elementary school that is part of the Tacoma School District school district, located in Tacoma, WA with about 413 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 21 teachers, Sherman has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 West End neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington, serves as a community-focused public school within the Tacoma Public Schools district. It is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on a supportive faculty and staff who work to create a welcoming atmosphere for students from diverse backgrounds, aiming to prepare them for success in middle school and beyond.
The campus at 4415 N 38th St is situated in a quiet residential area, which helps facilitate a neighborhood-centric feel. Sherman Elementary often engages in collaborative initiatives with local families and community partners to enhance the educational experience, offering various programs and activities designed to enrich student learning. By balancing foundational curriculum standards with a focus on building strong student-teacher relationships, Sherman remains a staple of the local Tacoma educational landscape.
For more information, contact Sherman at (253) 571-5488 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-5488
SHERMAN is a public school in Tacoma, WA with about 413 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tacoma School District
- Total Students:
- 413
- Teachers:
- 21.91
- 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 413 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHERMAN is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.5%
- Two or more races
- 9.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.3%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
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.