Sherwood Elementary School
- Sherwood Elementary School serves 603 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.
- Sherwood Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% 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
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Sherwood Elementary School's student population of 603 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 603 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Sherwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 16:1 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #349 out of 1263 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| 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 | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 8% |
| Black | 39% | 33% |
| White | 45% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Phenix City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 325 students
1.3 miles
600 38th St
Columbus, GA 31904
(706)748-2723 1.3 PK-5 325 - Phenix City Phenix City Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 711 students
1.3 miles
2307 South Railroad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334)732-1160 1.3 K-5 711 - Phenix City Phenix City Intermediate School Grades: 6-7 | 1,055 student
1.3 miles
2401 S Railroad St
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334)298-8744 1.3 6-7 1,055 - Phenix City Success Academy Alternative 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 Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 302 students
1.7 miles
1400 1st Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
(706)748-2702 1.7 K-5 302
School Reviews
| 5 I love this school and I miss it so much - Posted by Student/Alumni - Kamryn Hammock |
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