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Sherman School

Summary:

Sherman School is an exceptional elementary school located in Fairfield, Connecticut, serving 389 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This top-performing school is part of the Fairfield School District, which is ranked 28th out of 158 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sherman School consistently ranks among the best elementary schools in Connecticut, with a statewide ranking of 2nd out of 538 schools in 2020-2021 and 3rd out of 490 schools in 2021-2022. This exceptional academic performance is reflected in the school's test scores, which are significantly higher than the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 93.5% of 5th-grade students at Sherman School were proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 77.4% in the Fairfield School District and 51.4% statewide. Sherman School's performance is particularly strong among specific student subgroups, ranking 1st out of 232 Connecticut elementary schools for male students and 2nd out of 252 schools for White students in 2021-2022.

While Sherman School's academic excellence is impressive, the stark contrast in performance between Sherman School and lower-performing schools in the Bridgeport School District, such as Bryant School and Cesar Batalla School, raises questions about educational equity and the distribution of resources within the broader region. Nevertheless, Sherman School's success can serve as a model for other schools, and its commitment to academic excellence is a testament to the hard work and dedication of its students, teachers, and community.


Detail:

Public K-5

 250 Fern St.
       Fairfield, CT  06824

(203) 255-8330

District: Fairfield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,598 Help


Students who attend Sherman School usually attend:

Middle:    Roger Ludlowe Middle School
High:    Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  373

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.0%
Hispanic:
6.2%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.4% Help


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Compare Details Sherman School ranks better than 93.4% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 2nd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfield School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sherman School is 13.2. 7 elementary schools in the Fairfield School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sherman School is $19,598. 8 elementary schools in the Fairfield School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sherman School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sherman School 33rd of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Sherman School in the ranking list.)

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Fairfield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield School District 28th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sherman School

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Rank History for all students at Sherman School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.46 102nd 570 82.1%
2007 79.89 88th 568 84.5%
2008 82.83 41st 565 92.7%
2009 81.36 53rd 566 90.6%
2010 83.60 26th 579 95.5%
2011 83.83 18th 565 96.8%
2012 82.41 36th 564 93.6%
2013 85.12 16th 557 97.1%
2015 89.33 37th 551 93.3%
2016 86.04 62nd 518 88.0%
2017 90.93 23rd 519 95.6%
2018 92.09 16th 532 97.0%
2019 94.67 2nd 522 99.6%
2021 97.20 2nd 538 99.6%
2022 95.58 3rd 490 99.4%
2023 93.76 9th 491 98.2%
2024 90.42 33rd 497 93.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Sherman School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.46 8th 259 96.9%
2019 94.04 1st 242 99.6%
2021 95.34 3rd 455 99.3%
2022 89.63 6th 234 97.4%
2023 88.40 10th 230 95.7%
2024 77.20 68th 237 71.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Sherman School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.37 22nd 262 91.6%
2019 91.03 5th 247 98.0%
2021 97.39 1st 445 99.8%
2022 95.06 1st 232 99.6%
2023 92.25 5th 231 97.8%
2024 88.68 19th 233 91.8%
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Rank History for White students at Sherman School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.70 19th 296 93.6%
2019 91.91 2nd 295 99.3%
2021 94.94 2nd 327 99.4%
2022 93.28 2nd 252 99.2%
2023 86.63 11th 262 95.8%
2024 82.95 29th 250 88.4%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sherman School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 379 3 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1989 392 5 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1990 406 4 7 7 n/a n/a n/a 0 424
1991 433 6 18 6 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1992 386 8 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1993 397 10 11 10 1 n/a n/a 0 429
1994 417 9 11 10 1 n/a n/a 0 448
1995 403 13 5 20 2 n/a n/a 0 443
1996 403 13 5 20 2 n/a n/a 0 443
1997 426 13 7 12 1 n/a n/a 0 459
1998 381 14 6 10 1 n/a n/a 0 412
1999 352 9 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2000 359 9 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2001 364 10 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2002 367 15 14 10 3 n/a n/a 0 409
2003 367 15 14 10 3 n/a n/a 0 409
2004 382 10 16 7 2 n/a n/a 0 417
2005 389 13 12 11 3 n/a n/a 0 428
2006 453 8 18 11 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2007 418 5 14 10 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2008 407 10 18 18 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2009 398 6 28 14 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2010 424 2 30 16 2 n/a n/a 0 474
2011 390 9 15 20 0 0 8 0 442
2012 394 4 17 27 0 0 14 0 456
2013 389 8 15 20 1 0 16 0 449
2014 394 5 16 25 2 0 15 0 457
2015 410 3 15 28 1 0 18 0 475
2016 412 3 17 28 1 0 18 0 479
2017 422 3 12 25 1 0 21 0 484
2018 402 3 17 27 1 0 20 0 470
2019 378 5 9 29 1 0 25 0 447
2020 370 2 8 25 0 0 18 0 423
2021 363 4 9 22 0 0 15 0 413
2022 352 4 12 18 0 0 16 0 402
2023 329 7 12 25 0 0 16 0 389
2024 317 10 10 23 0 0 13 0 373

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sherman School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 393 25.0 15.7 n/a
1989 412 24.9 16.5 n/a
1990 424 24.7 17.1 n/a
1991 463 27.8 16.6 n/a
1992 413 24.6 16.7 1.9
1993 429 23.5 18.3 0.2
1994 448 24.6 18.2 8.3
1995 443 28.9 15.3 9
1996 443 28.9 15.3 9
1997 459 28.7 16.0 4.1
1998 412 27.4 15.0 3.4
1999 379 25.8 14.7 3.7
2000 379 26.0 14.6 4.7
2001 387 28.0 13.8 n/a
2002 409 29.6 13.8 4.9
2003 409 29.6 13.8 4.9
2004 417 31.7 13.2 3.8
2005 428 26.7 16.0 n/a
2006 490 27.3 17.9 2.7
2007 447 28.8 15.5 1.8
2008 453 29.4 15.4 4.4
2009 446 32.2 15.0 5.2
2010 474 30.0 15.8 3.6
2011 442 29.8 14.8 3.8
2012 456 30.8 14.8 3.3
2013 449 32.3 13.9 3.8
2014 457 32.5 14.0 5
2015 475 32.0 14.8 4.8
2016 479 33.0 14.5 4.8
2017 484 32.0 15.1 2.5
2018 470 33.8 13.9 4.3
2019 447 32.3 13.8 6.3
2020 423 32.6 12.9 5.7
2021 413 32.0 12.9 5.3
2022 402 32.2 12.4 6.5
2023 389 31.4 12.3 8.2
2024 373 28.1 13.2 9.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sherman School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 393 25.0 15.7 n/a
1989 412 24.9 16.5 n/a
1990 424 24.7 17.1 n/a
1991 463 27.8 16.6 n/a
1992 413 24.6 16.7 1.9
1993 429 23.5 18.3 0.2
1994 448 24.6 18.2 8.3
1995 443 28.9 15.3 9
1996 443 28.9 15.3 9
1997 459 28.7 16.0 4.1
1998 412 27.4 15.0 3.4
1999 379 25.8 14.7 3.7
2000 379 26.0 14.6 4.7
2001 387 28.0 13.8 n/a
2002 409 29.6 13.8 4.9
2003 409 29.6 13.8 4.9
2004 417 31.7 13.2 3.8
2005 428 26.7 16.0 n/a
2006 490 27.3 17.9 2.7
2007 447 28.8 15.5 1.8
2008 453 29.4 15.4 4.4
2009 446 32.2 15.0 5.2
2010 474 30.0 15.8 3.6
2011 442 29.8 14.8 3.8
2012 456 30.8 14.8 3.3
2013 449 32.3 13.9 3.8
2014 457 32.5 14.0 5
2015 475 32.0 14.8 4.8
2016 479 33.0 14.5 4.8
2017 484 32.0 15.1 2.5
2018 470 33.8 13.9 4.3
2019 447 32.3 13.8 6.3
2020 423 32.6 12.9 5.7
2021 413 32.0 12.9 5.3
2022 402 32.2 12.4 6.5
2023 389 31.4 12.3 8.2
2024 373 28.1 13.2 9.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sherman School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $14,380
2019 $15,803
2020 $16,478
2021 $17,870
2022 $18,297
2023 $19,598

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sherman School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 2nd of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 9th of 491 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sherman School)91.385.5
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield School District)76.471.5
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sherman School)97.591.3
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfield School District)8174.9
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sherman School)87.781
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield School District)76.573.6
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sherman School)89.290.5
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield School District)7374.4
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sherman School)89.682.8
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield School District)81.776.7
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sherman School)84.489.7
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield School District)72.272.1
 0.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students447389
 13%
African American57
 40%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian912
 33.3%
Hispanic2925
 13.8%
Pacific Islander00
White378329
 13%
Two or More Races2516
 36%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.3%8.2%
 2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sherman School

Yes. Sherman School ranks in the top 6.6% of Connecticut elementary schools.

Students who attend Sherman School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Roger Ludlowe Middle School
High : Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Students at Sherman School are 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 373 students attended Sherman School.


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