Below Average
#588 of 719 schools in ID
Sherman Elementary
Elementary School · Nampa School District · Nampa, ID
A Nampa School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1521 EAST SHERMAN AVENUE, Nampa, ID 83686
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sherman Elementary score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sherman Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,101/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nampa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,666
Median home value
$381,800
Median rent
$1,310/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83686; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Greenhurst Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Nampa Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK | 1.0 mi | 234 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Nampa School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #13 of 24
- District spending per student
- $11,136NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sherman Elementary is listed in NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherman Elementary
Sherman Elementary is a public elementary school in Nampa, ID, part of Nampa School District, serving approximately 440 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #588 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherman Elementary
What grades does Sherman Elementary serve?
Sherman Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sherman Elementary?
Sherman Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherman Elementary rank in ID?
Sherman Elementary ranks #588 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Sherman Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherman Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sherman Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherman Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sherman Elementary a charter school?
No, Sherman Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sherman Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sherman Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherman Elementary?
87.7% of students at Sherman Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 440
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Canyon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (208) 468-4628
- Area population (ZIP 83686)
- 59,532
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83686; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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