SHERWOOD ELEM.

sherwood.spsk12.org

462 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sherwood Elementary School is a public school located in Springfield, Missouri, serving students within the Springfield Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that prioritizes student growth, character development, and foundational learning. By utilizing a diverse curriculum and dedicated teaching staff, Sherwood aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on building a positive community, encouraging active involvement from families and the surrounding neighborhood to enhance the student experience. Their academic approach is balanced with opportunities for extracurricular growth, ensuring that children develop both socially and intellectually. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or current programs can find detailed information through the district’s official website at http://sherwood.spsk12.org.

462

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHERWOOD ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	54
Black	59
Asian	14
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
296 (64.1 %)
Black
59 (12.8 %)
Hispanic
54 (11.7 %)
Two or More
37 (8.0 %)
Asian
14 (3.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	SPRINGFIELD R-XII
Phone:	(417)523-3800
Website:	http://sherwood.spsk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 77

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SHERWOOD ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SHERWOOD ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	217	47%
Male	245	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)