Pinewood Elementary School vs. Sherman Elementary School
Should you attend Pinewood Elementary School or Sherman Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pinewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Sherman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pinewood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sherman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
221 students
225 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#513 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#884 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
15-19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
21-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
15
Kindergarten Students
35
37
Grade 1 Students
46
29
Grade 2 Students
31
41
Grade 3 Students
31
37
Grade 4 Students
32
34
Grade 5 Students
26
32
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
4%
% Asian
32%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
61%
% Black
35%
4%
% White
15%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
76%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
