Sherwood Elementary School
Tel:
(501) 833-1150
- Sherwood Elementary School serves 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Sherwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Sherwood Elementary School's student population of 338 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 338 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Sherwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Sherwood Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #342 out of 1008 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 13% |
| Black | 33% | 20% |
| White | 50% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pulaski Co. Spec. School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sherwood Elementary School is Lisa Academy North High Charter School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lisa Academy North Middle Charter School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lisa Academy North Elementary Charter School (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- North Little Rock Lisa Academy North Elementary Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 420 students
1.1 miles
5410 Landers Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727 1.1 K-5 420 - North Little Rock Lisa Academy North High Charter School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 154 students
1.1 miles
5410 Landers Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727 1.1 9-12 154 - North Little Rock Lisa Academy North Middle Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 244 students
1.1 miles
5410 Landers Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727 1.1 6-8 244 - Sherwood Clinton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 705 students
1.2 miles
142 Hollywood Blvd
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1200 1.2 PK-5 705 - North Little Rock Arkansas Virtual Academy High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 737 students
1.3 miles
4702 W Commercial Dr Ste B3
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 664-4225 1.3 9-12 737
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