School Overview
The Sherman School, located at 2 Route 37 East in Sherman, Connecticut, serves as the town’s comprehensive PreK–8 public school. As the singular educational institution in the small, rural community of Sherman, it plays a central role in town life, offering a close-knit learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its commitment to preparing students for the transition to high school, typically feeding into neighboring regional districts, while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that leverages its intimate size to foster strong connections between faculty, students, and families.

The curriculum at The Sherman School focuses on a well-rounded education, integrating core academic subjects with opportunities in the arts, technology, and physical education. The school administration and staff prioritize a student-centered approach, utilizing small class sizes to provide individualized attention and promote a culture of inclusivity. By balancing rigorous academic standards with community-building initiatives and extracurricular activities, The Sherman School aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are engaged, responsible, and prepared for their future educational endeavors.
229
Total Students
27.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
6.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherman School
Demographic Student Count
White191
Hispanic19
Black1
Asian2
Two or More16
  • White
    191 (83.4%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (8.3%)
  • Two or More
    16 (7.0%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.9%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Sherman School District
Phone: (860)355-3793
Website: http://www.shermanschool.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 229
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.4
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 10
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 24
Kindergarten 25
Grade 1 16
Grade 2 24
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 27
Grade 5 13
Grade 6 28
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sherman School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten24
Kindergarten25
Grade 116
Grade 224
Grade 321
Grade 427
Grade 513
Grade 628
Grade 720
Grade 831
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sherman School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11550.2%
Male11449.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)