A−
Sherman School District
Public school districtGrades PK–8
Serves Sherman.
Students
229
Schools
1
Spent per student
$37,537
CT $25,892
Students per teacher
8:1
Free or reduced lunch
6%
Debt
$0.9M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Sherman School District
- School Grade A−: better than 79% of Connecticut districts
- Math proficiency 20 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 17 pts above the state
- Spends 45% more per student than the CT average
- 8 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 8.4% since 2020
- Debt of $0.9M, about $4,127 per student
Test scores vs. CT
2020–21Math proficiency57%
State average 37.4%
Reading / language arts67%
State average 50.1%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$37,537 per student · 45% above CT
Spending
Classroom instruction 61%Support & administration 38%Other 1%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 82%State 14%Federal 4%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
250’20
261’21
264’22
245’23
229’24
Down 8.4% since 2020.
Students
White 83%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 7%Asian <1%Black <1%
Schools in the district
1 public school.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.