School Overview
Sherman Elementary School, located in the Back of the Yards neighborhood of Chicago, is a public PK–8 school serving the local community within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing foundational education to students in the 60609 zip code, emphasizing core academic subjects while striving to meet the diverse social and emotional needs of its student body. The school is integrated into the surrounding urban environment, acting as a hub for local families and working to prepare its students for the transition to high school.

Like many schools in the CPS system, Sherman Elementary operates with a focus on continuous improvement, often utilizing district-wide curriculum standards to ensure students reach grade-level benchmarks. The school’s environment is shaped by the cultural and socioeconomic landscape of the Back of the Yards area, leading to a mission that typically prioritizes academic growth, community engagement, and providing a safe, supportive space for student development. For specific information regarding current academic performance, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details, parents and community members are encouraged to consult the official Chicago Public Schools website or the school’s individual profile page.
225
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherman Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic59
Black159
Two or More1
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    159 (70.7%)
  • Hispanic
    59 (26.2%)
  • White
    5 (2.2%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone: (773)535-1757
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 225
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 18
Kindergarten 17
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 25
Grade 3 28
Grade 4 24
Grade 5 19
Grade 6 20
Grade 7 25
Grade 8 27

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sherman Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten18
Kindergarten17
Grade 122
Grade 225
Grade 328
Grade 424
Grade 519
Grade 620
Grade 725
Grade 827
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sherman Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10848%
Male11752%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)