SHERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SHERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Boone County Schools school district, located in COMFORT, WV with about 337 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 24 teachers, SHERMAN ELEMENTARY 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 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the rural community of Comfort, West Virginia, serves as a primary educational anchor for the Boone County school district. Situated along Coal River Road, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the surrounding area, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment typical of West Virginia’s smaller community schools. As part of a district often challenged by geographic isolation, the school plays a vital role in supporting the development of local children through core curriculum and community engagement.

The facility functions as a hub for the Comfort community, fostering student growth through traditional classroom settings and localized educational initiatives. Because it is located in a historically coal-reliant region, the school often reflects the resilience and values of the Appalachian community it serves. By prioritizing essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills, Sherman Elementary aims to prepare its students for their transition into secondary education within the broader Boone County school system.

For more information, contact SHERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 837-8310 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.