SHERWOOD ELEM.

SHERWOOD CASS R-VIII
33300 S SHERWOOD DR
CREIGHTON, MO 64739
336 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Sherwood Elementary School, located at 33300 S Sherwood Dr in Creighton, Missouri, serves as a foundational component of the Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District. As a rural educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and focused learning environment for its elementary-age students. By emphasizing core academic standards and personal development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Sherwood C-VIII district, which prioritizes community involvement, student achievement, and the effective use of educational resources. Families and community members interested in specific curriculum details, school calendars, staff directories, or district news can find comprehensive information through the school’s official website at [sherwoodk12.net](http://sherwoodk12.net).
336
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    306 (91.1%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (5.7%)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.0%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
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: SHERWOOD CASS R-VIII
Phone: (660)499-2239
Website: http://sherwoodk12.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 123
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33

* 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 38
Kindergarten 50
Grade 1 46
Grade 2 48
Grade 3 44
Grade 4 55
Grade 5 55
Gender Ratio