EMMA E SHERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.rhnet.org

578 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Emma E. Sherman Elementary School is a public school located in Henrietta, New York, and serves as part of the Rush-Henrietta Central School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of its K–5 student body. By prioritizing community engagement and a well-rounded curriculum, Sherman Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for future success within the broader Rush-Henrietta school community.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative approach, encouraging active participation from both families and educators to enhance the student experience. As part of the larger Rush-Henrietta district, Sherman Elementary benefits from a robust resource network that emphasizes innovation, equity, and the cultivation of lifelong learning skills. For parents and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school programs, policies, and events, the official district website at [rhnet.org](http://www.rhnet.org) serves as the primary hub for updates and administrative resources.

578

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EMMA E SHERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	58
Black	74
Asian	110
Two or More	42

White
293 (50.8%)
Asian
110 (19.1%)
Black
74 (12.8%)
Hispanic
58 (10.1%)
Two or More
42 (7.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	RUSH-HENRIETTA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(585)359-5490
Website:	http://www.rhnet.org
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Grade 4 201

Grade 5 205

Grade 6 172