Sherwood Elementary

1401 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd
Sandy Spring, MD 20860

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/sherwoodes/

521 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sherwood Elementary School, located in the historic Sandy Spring community of Montgomery County, Maryland, is a well-established public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system, it is known for its focus on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. The school benefits from its location in a tight-knit, semi-rural community, which often fosters strong parent involvement and a collaborative spirit between educators and families.

Academically, Sherwood Elementary follows the rigorous MCPS curriculum, offering a comprehensive array of core subjects supplemented by programs in art, music, and physical education. The school is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its student population through differentiated instruction and various support services. By promoting a culture of lifelong learning and community responsibility, Sherwood strives to prepare its students not only for the transition to middle school but also to be thoughtful, engaged citizens within the broader Montgomery County area.

521

Total Students

39.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	99
Black	118
Asian	56
Two or More	42
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
200 (38.4 %)
Black
118 (22.6 %)
Hispanic
99 (19.0 %)
Asian
56 (10.7 %)
Two or More
42 (8.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)740-0960
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/sherwoodes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sherwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sherwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	245	47%
Male	276	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)