Sherman Elementary School

About Sherman Elementary School

Sherman Elementary School located in Comfort, West Virginia, is committed to providing quality education for students from PK–5, with small classrooms of about an 11:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for individual attention for students. The school promotes excellence in academics, teamwork, and respect, and works with students, families, and the community to successfully engage learners. Sherman Elementary School has been recognized nationally as a Blue Ribbon School and is ranked #7 out of all elementary schools in West Virginia, and #1 in Boone County. Sherman Elementary School students outperform expectations in reading and math, reporting 77% proficiency in math and 67% proficiency in reading and their students consistently outperform the state in reading and math.

The persistence of some really great programs, the school and staff's dedicated support, and some of the best resources available, Sherman Elementary School is viewed as one of the best elementary schools for families living in the local area.

Contact Information

Address

7487 COAL RIVER RD COMFORT WV 25049

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Phone

(304) 837-8310

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Website

https://www.boonecountyboe.org/en-US

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%

Reading 48%

State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 48% in Reading.

23

Full-time Teachers

11 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

4

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

250

Total Students

$42013

Avg. Teacher Salary

TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sherman Elementary School

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

Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!

School Ratings

Ranked

7

of 10 in west virginia

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM- 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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.

Student Demographics

White 98%

Asian 1%

Hispanic 1%

Black 1%

Two+ Races 1%

Native Am. 1%

White

98%

Asian

1%

Hispanic

1%

Black

1%

Two+ Races

1%

Native Am.

1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 250

48.4%

121 Female

51.6%

129 Male

Student Population

250 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

249 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Sherman Elementary ranks #1 in Boone County and #7 in West Virginia based on their academic progress, making it standout leadership of academic achievement in the state.

FAQ

Q: Is there Gifted & Talented programming at Sherman Elementary?

A: Yes, the school has a Gifted & Talented program that supports advanced learners.

Q: How many elementary schools are in Boone County and how does Sherman compare?

A: Boone County has seven elementary schools, and Sherman continues to outperform both the district and state in academic benchmarks.

Q: How does Sherman perform on state proficiency tests?

A: They rank in the top 1% of all schools in the state for math and reading and in the top 20% for science.

Q: What instructional strategies does Sherman use to promote growth?

A: They use an approach based on collaboration, which includes data-driven instruction, PLC meetings, vertical planning, and connection with parents and the community.

Q: What is Sherman’s expenditure per student?

A: The school spends roughly $13,022 per student, which is amongst the highest in the district.

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

What Parents Say