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Sherman Elementary

Summary:

Sherman Elementary is a public elementary school in Nampa, Idaho, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population, the school faces significant challenges, consistently underperforming compared to state and district averages.

Sherman Elementary has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (around 42%) and a lower percentage of White students (around 50%) compared to nearby schools. Academically, the school struggles, with only 20.6% of students proficient or better in ISAT/Math, far below the Nampa School District average of 27.2% and the state average of 42.2%. The school also has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 37.3%, much higher than the district average of 24.6% and the nearby Iowa Elementary at 33.7%. Additionally, 87.52% of Sherman Elementary students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Despite these challenges, Sherman Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.6, lower than the nearby Centennial Elementary (18.5) and Iowa Elementary (19.6). This presents an opportunity to provide more individualized attention and support to students. However, the school's consistent underperformance and widening achievement gap suggest that targeted interventions and support are needed to address the unique challenges faced by the diverse student population at Sherman Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1521 East Sherman Avenue
       Nampa, ID  83686-5445

(208) 468-4628

District: Nampa School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
276th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,277 Help


Students who attend Sherman Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    West Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  440

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.8%
Hispanic:
41.8%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.7% Help


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Compare Details Sherman Elementary ranks worse than 91.7% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 10th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Nampa School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.89. (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 (49.8%), Hispanic (41.8%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Nampa School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sherman Elementary is 15.7, which is the 5th best among 13 elementary schools in the Nampa School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sherman Elementary is $8,277, which is the 5th highest among 13 elementary schools in the Nampa School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sherman Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sherman Elementary 276th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Sherman Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Nampa School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nampa School District 69th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sherman Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sherman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 11.25 322nd 335 3.9%
2009 22.18 312th 349 10.6%
2010 20.70 324th 356 9.0%
2011 25.04 308th 359 14.2%
2012 13.16 339th 354 4.2%
2013 21.89 316th 357 11.5%
2015 3.91 226th 226 0.0%
2016 3.92 236th 240 1.7%
2017 18.64 251st 292 14.0%
2018 14.28 228th 254 10.2%
2019 11.21 161st 171 5.8%
2021 4.31 165th 166 0.6%
2022 10.68 175th 188 6.9%
2023 7.67 244th 252 3.2%
2024 10.89 276th 301 8.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Sherman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.14 67th 69 2.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Sherman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.48 68th 69 1.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sherman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.69 36th 58 37.9%
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Rank History for White students at Sherman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 15.34 36th 37 2.7%
2024 9.99 129th 135 4.4%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho 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: Idaho Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Open Quote Being the first STEM school In Nampa, the staff and Principal have help change the dynamics of this school. My daughter is so excited to be there every day. She has learn coding, making 3d shapes, has her own ipad to use at home and at school, and is teaching me more about tech every day. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sherman Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 580 580
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 580 580
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 610 610
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 614 614
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 613 613
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 660 660
2001 485 7 5 175 19 n/a n/a 0 691
2002 447 7 4 222 0 n/a n/a 0 680
2003 447 7 4 222 0 n/a n/a 0 680
2004 389 8 4 179 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2005 334 3 6 182 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2006 336 7 4 202 2 n/a n/a 0 551
2007 307 9 3 231 4 n/a n/a 0 554
2008 252 29 4 190 21 n/a n/a 0 496
2009 286 6 4 254 1 n/a n/a 0 551
2010 245 2 3 245 7 n/a n/a 0 502
2011 217 5 0 258 0 4 7 0 491
2012 287 5 2 248 2 3 2 0 549
2013 308 8 1 232 2 2 2 0 555
2014 337 2 2 251 3 3 1 0 599
2015 317 2 1 258 4 6 12 0 600
2016 285 2 4 236 4 7 18 0 556
2017 244 2 5 208 0 5 22 0 486
2018 229 4 5 202 1 4 27 0 472
2019 221 2 2 182 5 4 24 0 440
2020 243 3 5 191 3 2 15 0 462
2021 219 2 1 172 0 6 14 0 414
2022 268 0 1 185 3 7 20 0 484
2023 257 0 2 216 3 6 29 0 513
2024 219 4 3 184 1 7 22 0 440

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 580 28.0 20.7 34.7
1996 580 28.0 20.7 34.7
1997 610 28.0 21.8 45.9
1998 614 29.1 21.1 47.9
1999 613 28.5 21.5 45.2
2000 660 30.9 21.4 60.2
2001 691 32.0 21.6 57.5
2002 680 35.2 19.3 61
2003 680 35.2 19.3 61
2004 580 35.0 16.6 60.2
2005 525 32.0 16.4 63.8
2006 551 28.5 19.3 62.3
2007 554 29.0 19.1 63
2008 496 28.5 17.4 65.9
2009 551 28.0 19.7 70.6
2010 502 26.0 19.3 75.3
2011 491 26.0 18.8 74.5
2012 549 27.0 20.3 87.2
2013 555 27.0 20.5 86.5
2014 599 24.5 24.4 82.3
2015 600 28.0 21.4 87.8
2016 556 30.0 18.5 87.6
2017 486 28.1 17.2 87.7
2018 472 26.5 17.8 87.7
2019 440 25.9 16.9 87.7
2020 462 27.8 16.5 87.7
2021 414 28.0 14.7 87.7
2022 484 28.0 17.2 87.6
2023 513 29.0 17.6 87.5
2024 440 28.0 15.7 87.7

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 580 28.0 20.7 34.7
1996 580 28.0 20.7 34.7
1997 610 28.0 21.8 45.9
1998 614 29.1 21.1 47.9
1999 613 28.5 21.5 45.2
2000 660 30.9 21.4 60.2
2001 691 32.0 21.6 57.5
2002 680 35.2 19.3 61
2003 680 35.2 19.3 61
2004 580 35.0 16.6 60.2
2005 525 32.0 16.4 63.8
2006 551 28.5 19.3 62.3
2007 554 29.0 19.1 63
2008 496 28.5 17.4 65.9
2009 551 28.0 19.7 70.6
2010 502 26.0 19.3 75.3
2011 491 26.0 18.8 74.5
2012 549 27.0 20.3 87.2
2013 555 27.0 20.5 86.5
2014 599 24.5 24.4 82.3
2015 600 28.0 21.4 87.8
2016 556 30.0 18.5 87.6
2017 486 28.1 17.2 87.7
2018 472 26.5 17.8 87.7
2019 440 25.9 16.9 87.7
2020 462 27.8 16.5 87.7
2021 414 28.0 14.7 87.7
2022 484 28.0 17.2 87.6
2023 513 29.0 17.6 87.5
2024 440 28.0 15.7 87.7

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 Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,870 (22.6%) $6,406 (77.4%) $8,277

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sherman Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 161st of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 244th of 252 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Sherman Elementary)44.625.3
 19.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Nampa School District)45.734.8
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Idaho)5349.4
 3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sherman Elementary)30.930.2
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nampa School District)45.833
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)50.545.2
 5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sherman Elementary)33.321.2
 12.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nampa School District)42.434.3
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)5248.4
 3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sherman Elementary)4829.5
 18.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nampa School District)5637
 19%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)56.951.7
 5.2%
All Grades Math (Sherman Elementary)35.820
 15.8%
   All Grades Math (Nampa School District)35.724.4
 11.3%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Sherman Elementary)56.919.4
 37.5%
   All Grades Science (Nampa School District)48.928
 20.9%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.940.8
 18.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sherman Elementary)35.826.9
 8.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Nampa School District)50.237.2
 13%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students440513
 16.6%
African American20
 100%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian22
Hispanic182216
 18.7%
Pacific Islander46
 50%
White221257
 16.3%
Two or More Races2429
 20.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.7%87.5%
 0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sherman Elementary

Students who attend Sherman Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 440 students attended Sherman Elementary.

Sherman Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.3% of Idaho elementary schools.

Students at Sherman Elementary are 50% White, 42% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.


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