Sherman Elementary School in Sherman, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Sherman Elementary School is a suburban public school in Sherman, Illinois that is part of Williamsville Community Unit School District 15. It serves 526 students in grades Pre-K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.0:1. Its teachers have had 42 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 4

526 Students

35 Teachers

312 South St

Sherman, IL 62684 View local requests

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Sherman Elementary School Demographics

16%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Sherman Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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