Sherwood Acres Elementary School

2201 Doncaster Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 642 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sherwood Acres Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 642 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sherwood Acres Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sherwood Acres Elementary School's student population of 642 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
642 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Sherwood Acres Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood Acres Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1679 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sherwood Acres Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sherwood Acres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sherwood Acres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sherwood Acres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
6%
18%
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Black
86%
36%
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White
4%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sherwood Acres Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Sherwood Acres Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sherwood Acres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sherwood Acres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sherwood Acres Elementary School's ranking?
Sherwood Acres Elementary School is ranked #1679 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sherwood Acres Elementary School?
642 students attend Sherwood Acres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sherwood Acres Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherwood Acres Elementary School?
Sherwood Acres Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sherwood Acres Elementary School offer ?
Sherwood Acres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sherwood Acres Elementary School part of?
Sherwood Acres Elementary School is part of Dougherty County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 642 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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