SHERWOOD FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sherwood Forest Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools school district, located in Winston Salem, NC with about 671 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 46 teachers, Sherwood Forest Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Forest Elementary, located in the established Sherwood Forest neighborhood of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a public school serving students in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere and its commitment to providing a foundational academic experience. It emphasizes a supportive learning environment where educators focus on meeting the diverse needs of their students while fostering both intellectual and social development.
Academically, the school follows the district’s standard curriculum, supplemented by various programs designed to encourage student engagement and enrichment. As part of a larger district, Sherwood Forest benefits from centralized resources, professional development for its staff, and a structured approach to literacy and mathematics. The school’s proximity to residential areas makes it a central hub for local families, often prioritizing parent involvement and community partnerships to enhance the overall educational experience for its elementary-aged learners.
For more information, contact Sherwood Forest Elementary at (336) 774-4646 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Winston Salem, NC 27106-5447
(336) 774-4646
SHERWOOD FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Winston Salem, NC with about 671 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
- Total Students:
- 671
- Teachers:
- 46.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- 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 671 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHERWOOD FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 73.3%
- Black or African American
- 11.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Asian
- 3.4%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.