Sherman Elem School

(217)496-2021

www.wcusd15.org

552 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Sherman Elementary School, located at 312 South Street in Sherman, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Williamsville Community Unit School District 15. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in their formative years, emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and the building of essential foundational skills in literacy and mathematics.

As a primary hub for the local community, Sherman Elementary focuses on creating a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, parents, and students work together to meet individual learning needs. The school prioritizes a well-rounded education, often integrating character development and extracurricular opportunities to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition to the middle school level within the district.

552

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherman Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	545
Hispanic	4
Black	2
Asian	1

White
545 (98.7%)
Hispanic
4 (0.7%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Williamsville CUSD 15
Phone:	(217)496-2021
Website:	http://www.wcusd15.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 63

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sherman Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	63
Kindergarten	89
Grade 1	100
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	102
Grade 4	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sherman Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	250	45.3%
Male	302	54.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Riverton Elem School

Riverton CUSD 14

515 Students

209 N 7th St
Riverton, IL 62561 (4.5 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th