- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roselle Park, NJ
Sherman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sherman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341431005672
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherman Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Roselle Park · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherman Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherman Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Roselle Park, NJ.
School address
District: Roselle Park Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341431005672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Sherman Elementary School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 341431005672 · Roselle Park, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 11.4:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Roselle Park High School (593 students)
Sherman Elementary School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Sherman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roselle Park H
Roselle Park High School
593 students
- Roselle Park M
Roselle Park Middle School
438 students
- This school
Sherman Elementary School
364 students
- Robert Gordon
Robert Gordon Elementary School
325 students
- Ernest J. Fini
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School
287 students
What this shows Sherman Elementary School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherman Elementary School compares
Sherman Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 17% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,985
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.3%
White 29.1%
African American 11.0%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Sherman Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roselle Park Public School District reports $24,985 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roselle Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roselle Park Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Gordon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherman Elementary School
How many students attend Sherman Elementary School?
Sherman Elementary School has 364 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roselle Park, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sherman Elementary School?
24.6% of students at Sherman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sherman Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment, in Roselle Park, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherman Elementary School?
Sherman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Roselle Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherman Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Roselle Park, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roselle Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Roselle Park Public School District?
Besides Sherman Elementary School, Roselle Park Public School District also operates Roselle Park High School (593 students), Roselle Park Middle School (438 students), and Robert Gordon Elementary School (325 students). See the Roselle Park Public School District district page for the complete list.