SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sherwood Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the North Shore SD 112 school district, located in Highland Park, IL with about 295 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 25 teachers, Sherwood Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 1900 Stratford Rd in Highland Park, Illinois, serves as a prominent educational institution within the North Shore School District 112. The school is known for its focus on providing a nurturing and student-centered environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. It caters to a diverse student body, fostering an inclusive culture that emphasizes collaboration, curiosity, and the preparation of students for future academic success.
Beyond its core curriculum, Sherwood Elementary is recognized for its commitment to holistic education, often integrating modern instructional practices with traditional learning foundations. The school environment typically emphasizes high levels of parent and community engagement, which supports a robust extracurricular program and a supportive atmosphere for staff and students alike. As part of a highly-regarded school district, Sherwood benefits from dedicated resources aimed at maintaining small class sizes and personalized instruction to meet the individual needs of its learners.
For more information, contact Sherwood Elem School at (224) 765-3800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Highland Park, IL 60035-3701
(224) 765-3800
SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Highland Park, IL with about 295 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- North Shore SD 112
- Total Students:
- 295
- Teachers:
- 25.4
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 295 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.
- White
- 70.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.4%
- Asian
- 2.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
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.