Sherwood Park Elementary

2115 Hope Mills Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304

www.swpes.ccs.k12.nc.us/default.htm

279 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sherwood Park Elementary, located at 2115 Hope Mills Road in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is a public school serving the Cumberland County Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational educational experience for its diverse student body, fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By focusing on essential elementary curricula, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

The school’s official website serves as a primary resource for parents, students, and community members, offering information on school policies, academic calendars, and faculty contact details. As part of the Cumberland County system, Sherwood Park Elementary emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between home and school, striving to maintain a supportive atmosphere where students feel empowered to explore their interests and achieve their personal best within a structured learning environment.

279

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

114.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherwood Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	42
Black	129
Asian	5
Two or More	27
American Indian	4

Black
129 (46.2 %)
White
72 (25.8 %)
Hispanic
42 (15.1 %)
Two or More
27 (9.7 %)
Asian
5 (1.8 %)
American Indian
4 (1.4 %)

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:	Cumberland County Schools
Phone:	(910)424-4797
Website:	http://www.swpes.ccs.k12.nc.us/default.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	320
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 26

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sherwood Park Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	31

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sherwood Park Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	137	49.1%
Male	142	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)