Sherwood Elementary School
Tel:
(501)833-1150
- Sherwood Elementary School serves 300 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 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
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 300 students has declined by 15% 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 | 300 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sherwood Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sherwood Elementary School is 0.65, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #550 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 13% |
| Black | 33% | 21% |
| White | 48% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pulaski Co. Spec. Dist. School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- North Little Rock Lisa Academy North Elementary Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 411 students
1.1 miles
5410 Landers Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501)945-2727 1.1 K-5 411 - North Little Rock Lisa Academy North High Charter School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 127 students
1.1 miles
5410 Landers Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501)945-2727 1.1 9-12 127 - North Little Rock Lisa Academy North Middle Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 242 students
1.1 miles
5410 Landers Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501)945-2727 1.1 6-8 242 - Sherwood Clinton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 679 students
1.2 miles
142 Hollywood Blvd
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501)833-1200 1.2 PK-5 679 - North Little Rock Arkansas Virtual Academy High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 506 students
1.3 miles
4702 W Commercial Dr Ste B3
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501)664-4225 1.3 9-12 506
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