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 266 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 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 240 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
266 students
240 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
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
48
16
Kindergarten Students
42
29
Grade 1 Students
39
40
Grade 2 Students
44
36
Grade 3 Students
34
41
Grade 4 Students
29
39
Grade 5 Students
30
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
31%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
67%
% Black
35%
5%
% White
12%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
