Serving 670 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sherwood Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Sherwood Forest Elementary serves the southwest part of Winston Salem, NC, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherwood Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sherwood Forest Elementary School's student population of 670 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
670 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sherwood Forest Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood Forest Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#197 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)81%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
6%
24%
White
76%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherwood Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Sherwood Forest Elementary School is ranked #197 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Sherwood Forest Elementary School often compared to?
Sherwood Forest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitaker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Sherwood Forest Elementary School?
670 students attend Sherwood Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sherwood Forest Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sherwood Forest Elementary School?
Sherwood Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sherwood Forest Elementary School offer ?
Sherwood Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sherwood Forest Elementary School part of?
Sherwood Forest Elementary School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
We have 2 children at SFES and have been very happy with our teachers. Our 3rd grader is in the AG program and is enjoying the added challenges of the curriculum. The students just finished participating in the annual Science Fair. We are lucky to have a wonderful new principal. He is engaged with parents and appears to be very well liked by teachers. The PTA is very strong and involved on a daily basis.
We wish that the state budget issues would not continue to take away foreign language but realize that is not an our school issue. We and our children enjoy the art and science focus of the school.
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