Serving 650 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 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- 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 650 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
650 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#197 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
9%
25%
White
73%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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?
650 students attend Sherwood Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Sherwood Forest Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 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 14:1, which is lower than 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
What school district is Sherwood Forest Elementary School part of?
Sherwood Forest Elementary School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 2/6/2011
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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