- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vicksburg, MS
Sherman Ave Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sherman Ave Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280447000995
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherman Ave Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Vicksburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherman Ave Elementary has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherman Ave Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Vicksburg, MS.
School address
District: Vicksburg Warren School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280447000995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Sherman Ave Elementary grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 280447000995 · Vicksburg, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 13.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Warren Central High School (1,145 students)
Sherman Ave Elementary grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Sherman Ave Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warren Central
Warren Central High School
1,145 students
- Vicksburg High
Vicksburg High School
785 students
- Beechwood Elem
Beechwood Elementary School
550 students
- Warren Central
Warren Central Junior High School
525 students
- Vicksburg Juni 409
Vicksburg Junior High School
409 students
- This school 360
Sherman Ave Elementary
360 students
What this shows Sherman Ave Elementary reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherman Ave Elementary compares
Sherman Ave Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,723
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 82.8%
Two or More 8.6%
White 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Sherman Ave Elementary is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vicksburg Warren School Dist reports $13,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherman Ave Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vicksburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren Central Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vicksburg Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherman Ave Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Vicksburg
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~360 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sherman Ave Elementary
How many students attend Sherman Ave Elementary?
Sherman Ave Elementary has 360 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vicksburg, MS. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman Ave Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman Ave Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sherman Ave Elementary?
100.0% of students at Sherman Ave Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherman Ave Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sherman Ave Elementary is African American at 82.8% of enrollment, in Vicksburg, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherman Ave Elementary?
Sherman Ave Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sherman Ave Elementary rank among public schools in Vicksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherman Ave Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Vicksburg, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Vicksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Vicksburg Warren School Dist?
Besides Sherman Ave Elementary, Vicksburg Warren School Dist also operates Warren Central High School (1,145 students), Vicksburg High School (785 students), and Beechwood Elementary School (550 students). See the Vicksburg Warren School Dist district page for the complete list.