Excellent
#417 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 11% in state
Sherman Elem School
Elementary School · Williamsville Cusd 15 · Sherman, IL
A Williamsville Cusd 15 elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
312 South St, Sherman, IL 62684
- Math 53% proficient (2021)
- Reading 56% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sherman Elem School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 63% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sherman Elem School 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low197/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sherman), 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
$142,155
Median home value
$292,000
Median rent
$1,565/mo
College educated
46.7%
Homeownership
92.2%
Poverty rate
0.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62684; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Children's HousePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 2.4 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Riverton Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–4 | 4.4 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| St Aloysius Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 4.5 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Wilcox Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 4.5 mi | 256 | 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.
Williamsville Cusd 15
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,503NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sherman Elem School is listed in Williamsville CUSD 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherman Elem School
Sherman Elem School is a public elementary school in Sherman, IL, part of Williamsville Cusd 15, serving approximately 536 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #417 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherman Elem School
What grades does Sherman Elem School serve?
Sherman Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Sherman Elem School?
Sherman Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 536 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman Elem School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherman Elem School rank in IL?
Sherman Elem School ranks #417 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Sherman Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherman Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherman Elem School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sherman Elem School a charter school?
No, Sherman Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sherman Elem School a Title I school?
No, Sherman Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherman Elem School?
16.0% of students at Sherman Elem School 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 536
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Sangamon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.0%
- Phone
- (217) 496-2021
- Area population (ZIP 62684)
- 5,422
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 62684; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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