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Wakefield El

400 SUNSET BLVD, SHERMAN, TX 75092

Ranked 3602 of 5501 in Texas

Top schools in Sherman
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Wakefield El

400 SUNSET BLVD, SHERMAN, TX 75092

Ranked 3602 of 5501 in Texas

See top schools in Sherman

About Wakefield El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 42% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
330
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 36.97%
Asian 7.58%
Hispanic 25.45%
Black 13.33%
Two+ Races 15.15%
Native Am. 1.52%
White
36.97%
Asian
7.58%
Hispanic
25.45%
Black
13.33%
Two+ Races
15.15%
Native Am.
1.52%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 330
53.94%
178 Female
46.06%
152 Male

Student Population

330 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

330 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Wakefield El Contact Information

Address

400 SUNSET BLVD, SHERMAN, TX 75092

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Phone

(903) 891-6595

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TOP 3602 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Wakefield El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Wakefield proudly served Sherman students for nearly 70 years, making it a long-standing part of the local education community. Sherman ISD honored the school’s legacy by hosting a community open house/farewell event for families and alumni. The celebration highlighted the school’s meaningful impact on generations of students. Sherman ISD is expanding rapidly, with multiple new campuses and facility investments underway as the district grows. Wakefield’s redevelopment is part of this broader modernization effort.

FAQ

Q1. How does Wakefield El help students learn by doing?

Ans. Teachers use hands-on activities and interesting projects to help students understand what they are learning.

Q2. What activities help kids get better at talking to each other?

Ans. Talking in groups, giving presentations, and taking part in class all help you improve your communication skills.

Q3. What does the school do to promote teamwork?

Ans. Students collaborate on assignments and learn in groups.

Q4. What motivates students to reach their goals?

Ans. Students stay focused and motivated when they are recognized and encouraged.

Q5. How does the school help build a strong community?

Ans. Students feel connected and supported when they are included and have good relationships.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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