- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sherman, IL
Sherman Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Sherman Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174248004269
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherman Elem School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 552
- students enrolled
Sherman Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Williamsville Cusd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 174248004269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Sherman Elem School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 174248004269 · Sherman, IL Other · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Williamsville High School (462 students)
Sherman Elem School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Sherman Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sherman Elem School
552 students
- Williamsville
Williamsville High School
462 students
- Williamsville
Williamsville Jr High School
444 students
What this shows Sherman Elem School reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherman Elem School compares
Sherman Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,503
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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 552 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 98.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.6, Sherman Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Williamsville Cusd 15 reports $12,503 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherman Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsville High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamsville Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherman Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~552 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherman Elem School
How many students attend Sherman Elem School?
Sherman Elem School has 552 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sherman, IL. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman Elem School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherman Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Sherman Elem School is White at 98.7% of enrollment, in Sherman, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherman Elem School?
Sherman Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
What other schools are in Williamsville Cusd 15?
Besides Sherman Elem School, Williamsville Cusd 15 also operates Williamsville High School (462 students) and Williamsville Jr High School (444 students). See the Williamsville Cusd 15 district page for the complete list.