Sherman Elementary

Summary:

Sherman Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school located in McLean, Virginia, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 337. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with strong academic performance, a diverse student body, and efficient resource allocation.

Sherman Elementary's students consistently outperform the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages in SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments for Mathematics, Science, and English Reading across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 85% of 3rd graders, 83.87% of 4th graders, 82.76% of 5th graders, and 90.91% of 6th graders at Sherman Elementary were proficient or better in SOL Mathematics, compared to 71.31%, 73.75%, 62.12%, and 65.3% for Fairfax County, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 53.41% White, 27.3% Asian, 11.28% two or more races, 5.64% Hispanic, and 2.08% African American, is higher than some of the nearby schools, such as Chesterbrook Elementary (65.46% White) and Nottingham Elementary (73.35% White).

Sherman Elementary's academic performance is on par with or exceeds the top-performing schools in the area, such as Kent Gardens Elementary and Nottingham Elementary. The school's per-student spending has increased over the past 3 years, from $10,706 in 2018-2019 to $13,656 in 2020-2021, which is higher than some of the nearby schools, such as Chesterbrook Elementary ($9,195) and Westgate Elementary ($9,876), potentially contributing to the school's strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 6633 Brawner St
       Mclean, VA  22101


(703) 506-7900

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
140th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,656 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  337

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.4%
Asian:
27.3%
Two or more races:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sherman Elementary ranks better than 87.4% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 31st among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.03. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Sherman Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sherman Elementary is $13,656, which is the 19th highest among 137 elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sherman Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sherman Elementary 140th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Sherman Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 130 Virginia 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 VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 81.40 115th 1062 89.2%
2006 82.59 75th 1071 93.0%
2007 82.86 81st 1083 92.5%
2008 78.29 132nd 1081 87.8%
2009 77.68 141st 1082 87.0%
2010 71.99 232nd 1113 79.2%
2011 80.02 122nd 1117 89.1%
2012 87.59 25th 1117 97.8%
2013 86.52 70th 1120 93.8%
2014 85.10 90th 1110 91.9%
2015 84.40 79th 1100 92.8%
2016 74.41 234th 1096 78.6%
2017 66.04 362nd 1099 67.1%
2018 78.66 176th 1097 84.0%
2019 86.57 58th 1105 94.8%
2021 90.24 69th 1103 93.7%
2022 87.15 96th 1109 91.3%
2023 87.17 90th 1114 91.9%
2024 84.03 140th 1114 87.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Sherman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.89 74th 1100 93.3%
2024 83.97 119th 1098 89.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Sherman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.21 139th 1093 87.3%
2024 77.77 227th 1101 79.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sherman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.34 175th 230 23.9%
2024 30.48 192nd 238 19.3%
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Rank History for White students at Sherman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.92 236th 984 76.0%
2024 77.16 159th 979 83.8%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Open Quote A great small school, with engaged parents, caring teachers and a very active PTA. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, June 12, 2011

Open Quote Great little school. I feel like my child is getting an excellent education there. Test scores are always high. It has a very active PTA and a lot of parent involvement. McLean has a lot of parents who are professionals and were high academic achievers themselves so school is a high priority for most parents here. The teachers my child has had have all been excellent and very dedicated. It seems like there's been a lot of teacher turnover in the last couple years, and some really amazing veteran teachers have left. There are usually 2 classes of each grade, but the school is small so they sometimes have to have split classes when there are not enough kids to fill two classes of a grade. That means they might have one class that is half 3rd graders and half 4th graders in the same classroom with one teacher covering both grades, along with one 3rd grade only class and one 4th grade only class. This works fine for some kids but is unsuitable for others, so there are some parents who do not like the split classes. 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
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 402 402
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 402 402
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 377 377
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 387 387
1993 294 24 50 24 2 n/a n/a 0 394
1994 274 21 56 17 3 n/a n/a 0 371
1995 280 20 69 15 2 n/a n/a 0 386
1996 280 20 69 15 2 n/a n/a 0 386
1997 253 19 67 20 3 n/a n/a 0 362
1998 264 23 61 22 3 n/a n/a 0 373
1999 255 25 61 23 2 n/a n/a 0 366
2000 281 18 56 20 4 n/a n/a -4 375
2001 268 17 52 18 2 n/a n/a 0 357
2002 288 18 55 19 1 n/a n/a 18 399
2003 288 18 55 19 1 n/a n/a 18 399
2004 290 17 60 14 0 n/a n/a 19 400
2005 276 8 53 15 0 n/a n/a 16 368
2006 271 11 61 13 0 n/a n/a 17 373
2007 288 8 65 12 0 n/a n/a 18 391
2008 271 8 62 14 0 n/a n/a 21 376
2009 239 4 73 15 0 n/a n/a 24 355
2010 242 7 71 11 0 n/a n/a 23 354
2011 264 8 64 22 1 0 22 0 381
2012 260 6 70 26 0 1 22 0 385
2013 274 7 88 28 0 1 25 0 423
2014 261 7 88 27 0 0 27 0 410
2015 257 11 86 29 0 0 24 0 407
2016 264 15 77 33 0 0 19 0 408
2017 246 18 79 42 1 0 25 0 411
2018 241 15 90 41 1 0 29 0 417
2019 221 11 92 34 1 0 33 0 392
2020 193 14 93 32 1 0 33 0 366
2021 159 11 78 21 0 0 33 0 302
2022 182 8 99 24 0 0 37 0 350
2023 180 7 92 19 1 0 38 0 337

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
1989 402 28.2 14.2 n/a
1990 402 30.9 13.0 n/a
1991 377 29.9 12.6 n/a
1992 387 30.5 12.6 n/a
1993 394 38.0 10.4 n/a
1994 371 22.3 n/a 8.1
1995 386 n/a 0.0 4.1
1996 386 n/a 0.0 4.1
1997 362 n/a 0.0 3
1998 373 n/a 0.0 4.8
1999 366 32.6 11.2 8.2
2000 375 n/a 0.0 5.3
2001 357 32.0 11.2 6.7
2002 399 43.1 9.3 5.8
2003 399 43.1 9.3 5.8
2004 400 34.6 11.6 2.6
2005 368 34.6 10.6 2
2006 373 32.0 11.7 1.7
2007 391 36.9 10.6 2.1
2008 376 21.0 17.9 3.1
2009 355 20.5 17.3 3.3
2010 354 17.5 20.2 1.5
2011 381 20.5 18.5 1.3
2012 385 28.0 13.7 2.1
2013 423 28.0 15.1 2.6
2014 410 29.0 14.1 3.7
2015 407 30.0 13.5 2.7
2016 408 28.0 14.5 2.9
2017 411 32.0 12.8 2.7
2018 417 31.4 13.2 3.1
2019 392 30.8 12.7 3.1
2020 366 27.7 13.2 3.6
2021 302 27.3 11.0 n/a
2022 350 25.8 13.5 3.7
2023 337 26.0 12.9 7.1

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
1989 402 28.2 14.2 n/a
1990 402 30.9 13.0 n/a
1991 377 29.9 12.6 n/a
1992 387 30.5 12.6 n/a
1993 394 38.0 10.4 n/a
1994 371 22.3 n/a 8.1
1995 386 n/a 0.0 4.1
1996 386 n/a 0.0 4.1
1997 362 n/a 0.0 3
1998 373 n/a 0.0 4.8
1999 366 32.6 11.2 8.2
2000 375 n/a 0.0 5.3
2001 357 32.0 11.2 6.7
2002 399 43.1 9.3 5.8
2003 399 43.1 9.3 5.8
2004 400 34.6 11.6 2.6
2005 368 34.6 10.6 2
2006 373 32.0 11.7 1.7
2007 391 36.9 10.6 2.1
2008 376 21.0 17.9 3.1
2009 355 20.5 17.3 3.3
2010 354 17.5 20.2 1.5
2011 381 20.5 18.5 1.3
2012 385 28.0 13.7 2.1
2013 423 28.0 15.1 2.6
2014 410 29.0 14.1 3.7
2015 407 30.0 13.5 2.7
2016 408 28.0 14.5 2.9
2017 411 32.0 12.8 2.7
2018 417 31.4 13.2 3.1
2019 392 30.8 12.7 3.1
2020 366 27.7 13.2 3.6
2021 302 27.3 11.0 n/a
2022 350 25.8 13.5 3.7
2023 337 26.0 12.9 7.1

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 $263 (2.5%) $10,442 (97.5%) $10,706
2020 $304 (2.6%) $11,554 (97.4%) $11,857
2021 $589 (4.3%) $13,067 (95.7%) $13,656

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sherman Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 58th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 90th of 1114 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sherman Elementary)9690.9
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8571.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Sherman Elementary)9387.5
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7269.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sherman Elementary)9693.3
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8673.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Sherman Elementary)9588.4
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)7776.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sherman Elementary)9284.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Sherman Elementary)9081.6
 8.4%
   5th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8170.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Sherman Elementary)8882.6
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8075.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sherman Elementary)9893.6
 4.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8765.2
 21.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Sherman Elementary)9489.6
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sherman Elementary)100100
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8669
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7855
 23%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students392337
 14%
African American117
 36.4%
American Indian11
Asian9292
Hispanic3419
 44.1%
Pacific Islander00
White221180
 18.6%
Two or More Races3338
 15.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.1%7.1%
 4.1%


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Students at Sherman Elementary are 53% White, 27% Asian, 11% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Sherman Elementary ranks 140th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 337 students attended Sherman Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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