Sherwood Park Elementary School

2115 Hope Mills Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sherwood Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sherwood Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Sherwood Park Elementary School's student population of 279 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sherwood Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood Park Elementary School is 0.69, 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 (NC)
#1410 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sherwood Park Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sherwood Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sherwood Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sherwood Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sherwood Park Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sherwood Park Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sherwood Park Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sherwood Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
46%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sherwood Park Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
26%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sherwood Park Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sherwood Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sherwood Park Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Sherwood Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sherwood Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sherwood Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sherwood Park Elementary School's ranking?
Sherwood Park Elementary School is ranked #1410 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Sherwood Park Elementary School often compared to?
Sherwood Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J W Coon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Sherwood Park Elementary School?
279 students attend Sherwood Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sherwood Park Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherwood Park Elementary School?
Sherwood Park Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sherwood Park Elementary School offer ?
Sherwood Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sherwood Park Elementary School part of?
Sherwood Park Elementary School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Sherwood Park Elementary School located?
Sherwood Park Elementary School is located in the Douglas Byrd neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 14 other public schools located in Douglas Byrd.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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