- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Watertown, NY
Sherman School
Federal NCES profile for Sherman School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363012004055
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherman School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- large classes for New York
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherman School has class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherman School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Watertown, NY.
School address
District: Watertown City School District · New York
NCES ID 363012004055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Sherman School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 363012004055 · Watertown, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 14:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown Senior High School (1,181 students)
Sherman School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Sherman School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watertown Seni
Watertown Senior High School
1,181 students
- Harold T Wiley
Harold T Wiley School
614 students
- Case Middle Sc
Case Middle School
586 students
- North Elementa 435
North Elementary School
435 students
- Knickerbocker 340
Knickerbocker School
340 students
- This school 323
Sherman School
323 students
What this shows Sherman School reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherman School compares
Sherman School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New York - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.7%
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
$19,480
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 7.4%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Sherman School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Watertown City School District reports $19,480 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harold T Wiley School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Case Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Knickerbocker School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherman School
How many students attend Sherman School?
Sherman School has 323 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Watertown, NY. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman School is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sherman School?
51.3% of students at Sherman School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherman School?
The largest demographic group at Sherman School is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Watertown, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherman School?
Sherman School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherman School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Watertown, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Watertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Watertown City School District?
Besides Sherman School, Watertown City School District also operates Watertown Senior High School (1,181 students), Harold T Wiley School (614 students), and Case Middle School (586 students). See the Watertown City School District district page for the complete list.