Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sherman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
14%
28%
Black
5%
16%
White
72%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Sherman Elementary School?
279 students attend Sherman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Sherman Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherman Elementary School?
Sherman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sherman Elementary School offer ?
Sherman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Sherman Elementary School part of?
Sherman Elementary School is part of Streator Education Service District 44 School District.
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