Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sherwood Forest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sherwood Forest Elementary serves the southeast part of Norfolk, VA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sherwood Forest Elementary School's student population of 406 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
406 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sherwood Forest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood Forest Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1537 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
6%
Showing 2009–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherwood Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Sherwood Forest Elementary School is ranked #1537 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Sherwood Forest Elementary School often compared to?
Sherwood Forest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tanners Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Sherwood Forest Elementary School?
406 students attend Sherwood Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Sherwood Forest Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sherwood Forest Elementary School?
Sherwood Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sherwood Forest Elementary School offer ?
Sherwood Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sherwood Forest Elementary School part of?
Sherwood Forest Elementary School is part of Norfolk City School District.
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