2524 S. Golden
Springfield, MO 65807
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Sherwood Elementary School serves 469 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Sherwood Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 48% (Top 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sherwood Elementary School's student population of 469 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
469 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Sherwood Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sherwood Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#1099 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
12%
7%
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Black
8%
15%
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White
68%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.51
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Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sherwood Elementary School's ranking?

Sherwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Sherwood Elementary School?

469 students attend Sherwood Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of Sherwood Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherwood Elementary School?

Sherwood Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Sherwood Elementary School offer ?

Sherwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jaden

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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