Sherwood Elementary School

www.stcs.org/SES

565 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sherwood Elementary School, located on Shattuck Road in Saginaw, Michigan, is a foundational part of the Saginaw Township Community Schools district. The school serves the local community by providing a structured educational environment focused on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for students in their primary years. As a member of the STCS district, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence and district-wide standards designed to prepare children for their future transition into middle and high school levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Sherwood Elementary is known for fostering a collaborative community atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and student engagement. The school leverages the resources of the Saginaw Township district to offer a well-rounded experience, often focusing on building a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and curious learners. For families seeking more specific information regarding current programs, district policies, or calendar events, the school maintains an official presence through the Saginaw Township Community Schools website.

565

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	133
Black	116
Asian	16
Two or More	52
Pacific Islander	4

White
244 (43.2 %)
Hispanic
133 (23.5 %)
Black
116 (20.5 %)
Two or More
52 (9.2 %)
Asian
16 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Saginaw Township Community Schools
Phone:	(989)799-2382
Website:	http://www.stcs.org/SES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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

Kindergarten 209

Grade 1 186

Grade 2 170