- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mansfield, OH
Sherman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sherman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390442901225
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherman Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Mansfield · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 613
- students enrolled
Sherman Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherman Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Mansfield, OH.
School address
District: Mansfield City · Ohio
NCES ID 390442901225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Sherman Elementary School grew from 459 students in 2022-23 to 497 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 390442901225 · Mansfield, OH Other · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 23.6:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Mansfield Senior High School (816 students)
Sherman Elementary School grew from 459 students in 2022-23 to 497 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Sherman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mansfield Seni
Mansfield Senior High School
816 students
- Malabar Interm
Malabar Intermediate School
660 students
- This school
Sherman Elementary School
613 students
- Mansfield Midd
Mansfield Middle School
387 students
- Springmill Ste 257
Springmill Stem Elementary
257 students
- Mansfield Span 220
Mansfield Spanish Immersion School
220 students
What this shows Sherman Elementary School reports 613 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Ohio - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$20,993
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 613 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
African American 23.7%
Two or More 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Sherman Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mansfield City reports $20,993 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Malabar Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springmill Stem Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Spanish Immersion School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Mansfield
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Goal Digital Academy
Standard public school
855 students 28.5:1 students per teacher
Mansfield Senior High School
Standard public school
816 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Madison South Elementary School
Standard public school
486 students
Tyger Digital Academy
Standard public school
93 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Madison Early Childhood Learning Center
Standard public school
50 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Interactive Media & Construction (Imac)
Standard public school
34 students
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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherman Elementary School
How many students attend Sherman Elementary School?
Sherman Elementary School has 613 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mansfield, OH. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman Elementary School is 23.6:1, which is 30% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 50% 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 White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Mansfield, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherman Elementary School?
Sherman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Mansfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherman Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Mansfield, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mansfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Mansfield City?
Besides Sherman Elementary School, Mansfield City also operates Mansfield Senior High School (816 students), Malabar Intermediate School (660 students), and Mansfield Middle School (387 students). See the Mansfield City district page for the complete list.