SHERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(531)299-2060

257 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sherman Elementary School, located in the Miller Park neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska, serves a diverse student population as part of the Omaha Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies, Sherman Elementary aims to provide its students with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond, often focusing on literacy, mathematics, and collaborative learning.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sherman Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and building partnerships with families to support student achievement. The school environment is characterized by a dedication to creating a safe and supportive space where students from various backgrounds can thrive. Through its faculty and staff, the school works to provide a well-rounded educational experience, encouraging students to participate in activities that promote creativity, character development, and a lifelong love of learning.

257

Total Students

17.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	176
Black	18
Asian	5
Two or More	15
American Indian	8

Hispanic
176 (68.5%)
White
35 (13.6%)
Black
18 (7.0%)
Two or More
15 (5.8%)
American Indian
8 (3.1%)
Asian
5 (1.9%)

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:	OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(531)299-2060
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 21

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SHERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	28
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SHERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	114	44.4%
Male	143	55.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)