Serving 624 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sherwood Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherwood Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sherwood Forest Elementary School's student population of 624 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
624 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sherwood Forest Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood Forest Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#127 out of 2568 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
9%
25%
White
74%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherwood Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Sherwood Forest Elementary School is ranked #127 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Sherwood Forest Elementary School?
624 students attend Sherwood Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Sherwood Forest Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherwood Forest Elementary School?
Sherwood Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sherwood Forest Elementary School offer ?
Sherwood Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sherwood Forest Elementary School part of?
Sherwood Forest Elementary School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 2/6/2011
We have 2 children at SFES and have been very happy with our teachers. Our 3rd grader is in the AG program and is enjoying the added challenges of the curriculum. The students just finished participating in the annual Science Fair. We are lucky to have a wonderful new principal. He is engaged with parents and appears to be very well liked by teachers. The PTA is very strong and involved on a daily basis.
We wish that the state budget issues would not continue to take away foreign language but realize that is not an our school issue. We and our children enjoy the art and science focus of the school.
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