- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairfield, CT
Sherman School
Federal NCES profile for Sherman School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090153000269
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherman School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 6.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherman School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherman School ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Fairfield, CT.
School address
District: Fairfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090153000269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Sherman School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 090153000269 · Fairfield, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 12.4:1 · 6.7% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield Ludlowe High School (1,367 students)
Sherman School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Sherman School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairfield Ludl
Fairfield Ludlowe High School
1,367 students
- Fairfield Ward
Fairfield Warde High School
1,308 students
- Roger Ludlowe
Roger Ludlowe Middle School
764 students
- Fairfield Wood
Fairfield Woods Middle School
715 students
- Tomlinson Midd
Tomlinson Middle School
584 students
- This school 385
Sherman School
385 students
What this shows Sherman School reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherman School compares
Sherman School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.7% | ▼ 82% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 66% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$25,627
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Sherman School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfield School District reports $25,627 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherman School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Ludlowe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Warde High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roger Ludlowe Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Woods Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tomlinson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherman School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar elementary schools in Fairfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mckinley School
Standard public school
470 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Osborn Hill School
Standard public school
446 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
North Stratfield School
Standard public school
408 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Riverfield School
Standard public school
406 students 14:1 students per teacher
Holland Hill School
Standard public school
385 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Burr Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherman School
How many students attend Sherman School?
Sherman School has 385 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman School is 12.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sherman School?
6.7% of students at Sherman School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherman School?
The largest demographic group at Sherman School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Fairfield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherman School?
Sherman School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sherman School rank among elementary schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherman School ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Fairfield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fairfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield School District?
Besides Sherman School, Fairfield School District also operates Fairfield Ludlowe High School (1,367 students), Fairfield Warde High School (1,308 students), and Roger Ludlowe Middle School (764 students). See the Fairfield School District district page for the complete list.