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Phantom Lake Elementary School vs. Sherwood Forest Elementary School

Should you attend Phantom Lake Elementary School or Sherwood Forest Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Phantom Lake Elementary School
1050 160th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
16411 Ne 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Phantom Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Sherwood Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Phantom Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sherwood Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
452 students
393 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Phantom Lake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sherwood Forest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Phantom Lake Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sherwood Forest Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Phantom Lake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sherwood Forest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Phantom Lake Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bellevue School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Forest Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bellevue School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#276 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
#907 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Phantom Lake Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sherwood Forest Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in WA)
40-44%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Phantom Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bellevue School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sherwood Forest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bellevue School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Phantom Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bellevue School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sherwood Forest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bellevue School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Phantom Lake Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sherwood Forest Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
108
33
Kindergarten Students
53
59
Grade 1 Students
59
60
Grade 2 Students
70
64
Grade 3 Students
48
65
Grade 4 Students
57
51
Grade 5 Students
57
61

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Phantom Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bellevue School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sherwood Forest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bellevue School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
31%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Phantom Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bellevue School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sherwood Forest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bellevue School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Phantom Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bellevue School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sherwood Forest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bellevue School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Phantom Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bellevue School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sherwood Forest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bellevue School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
35%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Phantom Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bellevue School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sherwood Forest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bellevue School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Phantom Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Bellevue School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Sherwood Forest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Bellevue School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Phantom Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bellevue School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sherwood Forest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bellevue School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.75
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Phantom Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bellevue School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sherwood Forest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bellevue School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Phantom Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bellevue School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sherwood Forest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bellevue School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Phantom Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bellevue School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sherwood Forest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bellevue School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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