Sherman Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60609 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#2131 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#47931 of 50,301 nationally
About Sherman Elem School
Sherman Elem School is a public elementary located in Chicago, in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 225 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 14.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2131st of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (77th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 225.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Sherman Elem School ranks 502nd of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)7.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)7.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)97.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sherman Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 7.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 7.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sherman Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Chavez Elem Multicultural Acad Ct
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Fulton Elem School
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321 students · 1.5 km away
Graham A Elem School
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344 students · 1.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sherman Elem School a good school?
Sherman Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 14.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2131 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sherman Elem School rank in Illinois?
Sherman Elem School ranks #2131 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #47931 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sherman Elem School?
Sherman Elem School had 225 students in 2025.
Is Sherman Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Sherman Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sherman Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sherman Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.