Sherman Elementary School

www.rpsd.org

364 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sherman Elementary School, located at 375 E Grant Ave in Roselle Park, New Jersey, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. As part of the Roselle Park School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development for its young student body. The school is known for its commitment to the core values of the district, prioritizing student engagement, social-emotional well-being, and academic preparation in the early grade levels.

Beyond its focus on standard curriculum, Sherman Elementary plays a vital role in the neighborhood by encouraging community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school benefits from its location in the small, close-knit borough of Roselle Park, which often contributes to a personalized educational experience. By providing a structured and inclusive atmosphere, Sherman Elementary aims to equip its students with the essential skills and foundational knowledge necessary for their successful transition to the middle school level and beyond.

364

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	194
Black	40
Asian	13
Two or More	11

Hispanic
194 (53.3%)
White
106 (29.1%)
Black
40 (11.0%)
Asian
13 (3.6%)
Two or More
11 (3.0%)

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:	Roselle Park Public School District
Phone:	(908)245-1886
Website:	http://www.rpsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 45

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 59