Sherman Elementary School serves 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
335 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
6%
26%
Black
9%
5%
White
81%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sherman Elementary School?
335 students attend Sherman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sherman Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherman Elementary School?
Sherman Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sherman Elementary School offer ?
Sherman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sherman Elementary School part of?
Sherman Elementary School is part of Tacoma School District.
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