Sherman Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tacoma, Washington 98407 · Tacoma School District
#177 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#6389 of 50,301 nationally
About Sherman Elementary School
Sherman Elementary School is a public elementary located in Tacoma, in the Tacoma School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 432 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 177th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 432.
There are 84 schools in Tacoma; Sherman Elementary School ranks 2nd of 79 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)69%
- Reading proficiency (30%)81%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)19.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.6
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 Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sherman Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mason Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students · 1.3 km away
Truman Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
438 students · 1.3 km away
Washington Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students · 1.6 km away
Hoyt Early Learning Center
Tacoma · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 1.6 km away
Downing Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
298 students · 1.6 km away
Point Defiance Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
301 students · 1.7 km away
Skyline Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
329 students · 2.4 km away
Jefferson Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students · 2.5 km away
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,160 students · 2.6 km away
Lowell Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
331 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
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432 students
Orchards Elementary School
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433 students
John J. Audubon Elementary
Redmond · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
Evergreen Elementary School
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
West Mercer Elementary
Mercer Island · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
Cedarhome Elementary School
Stanwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sherman Elementary School a good school?
Sherman Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 77.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #177 of 1,154 in Washington. 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 Elementary School rank in Washington?
Sherman Elementary School ranks #177 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #6389 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sherman Elementary School?
Sherman Elementary School had 432 students in 2025.
Is Sherman Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Sherman Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sherman Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sherman Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.