School overview
At a glance
Reported students
415
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
407.5
Sherman Elementary: 415 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Sherman Elementary
Sherman Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Dry Ridge. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Grant County. NCES reports 415 students for 2024–25.
Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, close to the Kentucky median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (82.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.5%). English learners represent 5.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Sherman Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.4%
- Hispanic14.5%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial1.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Grant County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dry Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
400 reported students
Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
387 reported students
Mason-Corinth Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
299 reported students
Grant County Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
699 reported students
Grant County High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,016 reported students