Sherwood Forest Elementary

1055 Yorkshire Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106

www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/5389

650 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

650

Total Students

46.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherwood Forest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	476
Hispanic	44
Black	60
Asian	25
Two or More	44
Pacific Islander	1

White
476 (73.2 %)
Black
60 (9.2 %)
Hispanic
44 (6.8 %)
Two or More
44 (6.8 %)
Asian
25 (3.8 %)
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:	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Phone:	(336)774-4646
Website:	http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/5389
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 115

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sherwood Forest Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	115
Grade 1	115
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	114
Grade 4	107
Grade 5	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sherwood Forest Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	338	52%
Male	312	48%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)