Serving 405 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Sherwood Elementary School's student population of 405 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Sherwood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#137 out of 997 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
42%
19%
White
41%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherwood Elementary School's ranking?
Sherwood Elementary School is ranked #137 out of 997 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
405 students attend Sherwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sherwood Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 13:1.
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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