Sherwood Elementary School

3870 Shattuck Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sherwood Elementary School serves 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 82%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 531 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 92%
  • : 88%
  • : Sherwood Elementary School serves the northern part of Saginaw, MI, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 16.3 square miles. Families typically can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 2.6 miles and the furthest edge located 5.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sherwood Elementary School's student population of 531 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
531 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sherwood Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
(09-10)
92%
78%
(09-10)
88%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
26%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
22%
18%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
40%
63%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
10%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
60%
0.72

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
30.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sherwood Elementary School often compared to?
Sherwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Saginaw Charter Academy, Handley School, Weiss Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Sherwood Elementary School?
531 students attend Sherwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Sherwood Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sherwood Elementary School?
Sherwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sherwood Elementary School offer ?
Sherwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sherwood Elementary School part of?
Sherwood Elementary School is part of Saginaw Township Community Schools.
In what neighborhood is Sherwood Elementary School located?
Sherwood Elementary School is located in the Saginaw Township North neighborhood of Saginaw, MI. There are 5 other public schools located in Saginaw Township North.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 531 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 92%
  • : 88%
  • : Sherwood Elementary School serves the northern part of Saginaw, MI, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 16.3 square miles. Families typically can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 2.6 miles and the furthest edge located 5.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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