Sherwood Elementary School
- Sherwood Elementary School serves 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Sherwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Sherwood Elementary School's student population of 579 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 579 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sherwood Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sherwood Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #392 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 7% |
| Black | 40% | 33% |
| White | 44% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Phenix City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sherwood Elementary School is Success Academy (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Phenix City Intermediate School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fox Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Columbus Fox Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 358 students
1.3 miles
600 38th St
Columbus, GA 31904
(706)748-2723 1.3 PK-5 358 - Phenix City Phenix City Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 750 students
1.3 miles
2307 South Railroad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334)732-1160 1.3 K-5 750 - Phenix City Phenix City Intermediate School Grades: 6-7 | 952 students
1.3 miles
2401 S Railroad St
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334)298-8744 1.3 6-7 952 - Phenix City Success Academy Vocational School
Grades: PK-12
1.3 miles
1700 17th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334)298-9876 1.3 PK-12 n/a - Columbus Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy Grades: K-5 | 330 students
1.7 miles
1400 1st Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
(706)748-2702 1.7 K-5 330
School Reviews
| 5 I love this school and I miss it so much - Posted by Student/Alumni - Kamryn Hammock |
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