Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sherwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sherwood Elementary School's student population of 437 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Oct 16, 2025
School Rankings
Sherwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood Elementary School is 0.51, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1215 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
10%
15%
White
68%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherwood Elementary School's ranking?
Sherwood Elementary School is ranked #1215 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Sherwood Elementary School?
437 students attend Sherwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Sherwood Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sherwood Elementary School?
Sherwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sherwood Elementary School offer ?
Sherwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sherwood Elementary School part of?
Sherwood Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
School Reviews
5 12/1/2021
I love this school my friends from kindergarten have always been friends but bus 44-16 the bus I rode I got in a fight and got oss a lot of times but love this place.
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