Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sherwood Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherwood Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Sherwood Park Elementary School's student population of 310 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sherwood Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood Park Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2193 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
46%
25%
White
23%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherwood Park Elementary School's ranking?
Sherwood Park Elementary School is ranked #2193 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Sherwood Park Elementary School often compared to?
Sherwood Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J W Coon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Sherwood Park Elementary School?
310 students attend Sherwood Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sherwood Park Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherwood Park Elementary School?
Sherwood Park Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sherwood Park Elementary School offer ?
Sherwood Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sherwood Park Elementary School part of?
Sherwood Park Elementary School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
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