Sherwood Forest Elementary School

34600 12th Av Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sherwood Forest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sherwood Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Sherwood Forest Elementary School's student population of 350 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
350 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sherwood Forest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood Forest Elementary School is 0.81, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1509 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sherwood Forest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sherwood Forest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
18%
9%
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Hispanic
26%
26%
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Black
12%
5%
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White
24%
49%
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Hawaiian
6%
1%
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Two or more races
14%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.81
This chart displays the diversity score of Sherwood Forest Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sherwood Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Sherwood Forest Elementary School is ranked #1509 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sherwood Forest Elementary School?
350 students attend Sherwood Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of Sherwood Forest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hawaiian.
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 Washington state average of 16:1.
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 Federal Way School District.

School Reviews

5   5/17/2016
This is a great school, I love how hard they work with your child on everything. It's not just one subject or activities, they truly show that they care about your child as well as you. They don't give up on your child and they don't let your child give up on themselves. Yes, they do push your child, but sometimes a child needs that, they only do that because they know your child can do this. I also like the fact that they give out awards for sports, reading, etc. I have never been to a school that gives medals and all type of awards for the childrens progress that they have made so far. That is wonderful, all that does is make the kids want to do more and work harder. My son goes to this school and he really,really loves it( can't wait for 2nd grade). They don't put up with kids fighting or yelling at each other, very good look outs(know bad tempers here). Wonderful School !!
- Posted by Parent - Marqu

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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