- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Sherman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sherman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317482001432
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherman Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Nebraska schools.
- #33 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 257
- students enrolled
Sherman Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherman Elementary School ranks #33 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482001432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Sherman Elementary School grew from 225 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 317482001432 · Omaha, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 17.1:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,587 students)
Sherman Elementary School grew from 225 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Sherman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
2,587 students
- South High Sch
South High School
2,412 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,754 students
- Burke High Sch
Burke High School
1,693 students
- Westview High
Westview High School
1,573 students
- This school 257
Sherman Elementary School
257 students
What this shows Sherman Elementary School reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherman Elementary School compares
Sherman Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$16,585
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.5%
White 13.6%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Sherman Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Omaha Public Schools reports $16,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burke High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,754
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 43.7:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherman Elementary School
How many students attend Sherman Elementary School?
Sherman Elementary School has 257 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 27% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sherman Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherman Elementary School?
Sherman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherman Elementary School ranks #33 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Omaha on the city page.
What other schools are in Omaha Public Schools?
Besides Sherman Elementary School, Omaha Public Schools also operates Central High School (2,587 students), South High School (2,412 students), and North High School (1,754 students). See the Omaha Public Schools district page for the complete list.