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Sherwood Elementary School

307 Verona Ave
Sherwood, AR 72120
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Top 50%
Tel: (501) 833-1150
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Sherwood Elementary School serves 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Sherwood Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in AR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sherwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

School Overview

Sherwood Elementary School's student population of 325 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
325 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Sherwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sherwood Elementary School is 0.64, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
Overall Testing Rank
#368 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
14%
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Black
39%
20%
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White
45%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AR.
Diversity Score
0.64
0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Pulaski County Special School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR 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 Arkansas for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

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

40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Sherwood Elementary School?

325 students attend Sherwood Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

45% of Sherwood Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Sherwood Elementary School offer ?

Sherwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Sherwood Elementary School part of?

Sherwood Elementary School is part of Pulaski County Special School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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