Sherman Avenue Elementary

www.vwsd.k12.ms.us/

360 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Sherman Avenue Elementary, located in Vicksburg, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Vicksburg Warren School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of essential life skills for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future academic endeavors while nurturing their social and emotional well-being.

The school maintains an active presence in the community, utilizing its digital platform to keep families informed about school news, classroom updates, and important events. With a focus on partnership between educators and parents, Sherman Avenue Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their potential and participate in a well-rounded school experience.

360

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherman Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	1
Black	298
Asian	2
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	8

Black
298 (82.8%)
Two or More
31 (8.6%)
White
18 (5.0%)
Pacific Islander
8 (2.2%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Hispanic
1 (0.3%)

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:	Vicksburg Warren School District
Phone:	(601)638-2409
Website:	http://www.vwsd.k12.ms.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	360
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 55

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 111