SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sherwood Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Phenix City school district, located in Phenix City, AL with about 603 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Sherwood Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sherwood Elementary School, located at 706 Idle Hour Drive in Phenix City, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Phenix City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential foundational skills. By prioritizing a structured curriculum alongside student engagement, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the challenges of middle school and beyond.
As part of the local public school system, Sherwood Elementary functions as a community hub that encourages collaboration between educators, parents, and students. The school leverages the resources of the Phenix City Board of Education to provide a comprehensive educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. Through its official online portal, the school maintains communication with families, offering updates on academic policies, school events, and resources intended to enrich the overall educational journey of its students.
For more information, contact Sherwood Elementary School at (334) 298-7097 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Phenix City, AL 36867-2747
(334) 298-7097
SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Phenix City, AL with about 603 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Phenix City
- Total Students:
- 603
- Teachers:
- 31
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 603 students
- White
- 44.4%
- Black or African American
- 38.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.3%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.