Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sherwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sherwood Elementary School serves the northeast part of Sherwood, AR, covering an area of approximately 4.5 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.3 miles from the school.
- 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
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sherwood Elementary School's student population of 424 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sherwood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#166 out of 989 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherwood Elementary School's ranking?
Sherwood Elementary School is ranked #166 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Sherwood Elementary School often compared to?
Sherwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cato Elementary School, Oakbrooke Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Sherwood Elementary School?
424 students attend Sherwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Sherwood Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sherwood Elementary School?
Sherwood Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
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 Pulaski County Special School District.
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