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Sherman Elementary School

817 Sherman St, Toledo, OH 43608 · (419) 671-6550 · Lucas County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL339 STUDENTS
Enrollment
339
Elementary
DISTRICT 331 · STATE 404
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.8:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
17
Kindergarten
43
Grade 1
41
Grade 2
38
Grade 3
27
Grade 4
34
Grade 5
30
Grade 6
26
Grade 7
46
Grade 8
37
Student demographics
White
6%
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
12%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 8%
Black
74%
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 17%
Two+
7%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 7%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
51%
Female
49%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
7.3%
OH avg 59.8% . +0.8pp since 2021
Math
3.7%
OH avg 56.1% . +0.5pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
339
+102 (+43%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
was 17.1:1
% White
6%
was 10%
% Hispanic
12%
was 13%
% Black
74%
was 71%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Sherman Elementary School

Located at 817 Sherman St, in Toledo, Ohio, Sherman Elementary School is a small elementary campus that enrolls 339 students (grades pre-K through 8), operated by Toledo City.

Across the 57 schools in Toledo City (21,181 students total), Sherman Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Sherman Elementary School logs that Black students make up the majority at 74%. The remainder looks like 12% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 6% White. The wider county runs roughly 19% Black, putting the school's mix visibly more Black than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, The school employs 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.9:1, putting Sherman Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Lucas County put median household earnings sit near $62,224, about 29% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 13%. Across Lucas County's 143 public schools (combined enrollment of about 73,839 students), Sherman Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Spring Elementary School, roughly 0.7 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Sherman Elementary School operates from a high-density location.

Looking at the recent track record. Sherman Elementary School's enrollment has grew 43% since 2018, when it stood at 237 (now 339).

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the Sherman Elementary School community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Lucas County at a glance

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Population
428,018
Census ACS
Median income
$62,224
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
143
73,839 students

Quick facts

School name
Sherman Elementary School
District
Toledo City
Address
817 Sherman St, Toledo, OH 43608
Phone
(419) 671-6550
County
Lucas County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
339
Teachers (FTE)
21
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
390449001832
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Sherman Elementary School
How many students attend Sherman Elementary School?
Sherman Elementary School enrolls approximately 339 students in grades PK-08.
Is Sherman Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Sherman Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many teachers does Sherman Elementary School have?
Sherman Elementary School employs 21 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Sherman Elementary School?
Student demographics at Sherman Elementary School are roughly 6% White, 12% Hispanic, 74% Black, 7% Two or more.
Is Sherman Elementary School public or private?
Sherman Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Toledo City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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