Overview
Sherman Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in McLean, Virginia. The school enrolls 290 students. It is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
8% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 66% state average)
Intimate school community
290 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictFairfax County Public Schools
County51059
CityMcLean
ZIP22101
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510126000477
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment290
White56.9%
Hispanic / Latino6.6%
Black / African American3.1%
Asian24.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races9.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %8%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)