Sherman School serves 116 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
2%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
95%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sherman School?
116 students attend Sherman School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Sherman School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherman School?
Sherman School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sherman School offer ?
Sherman School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Sherman School part of?
Sherman School is part of Ogdensburg City School District.
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