Serving 476 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sherwood Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sherwood Heights Elementary School's student population of 476 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sherwood Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood Heights Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#748 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
20%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
65%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherwood Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Sherwood Heights Elementary School is ranked #748 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Sherwood Heights Elementary School?
476 students attend Sherwood Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Sherwood Heights Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherwood Heights Elementary School?
Sherwood Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sherwood Heights Elementary School offer ?
Sherwood Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sherwood Heights Elementary School part of?
Sherwood Heights Elementary School is part of Pendleton SD 16 School District.
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