Sherwood Forest Elementary School

350 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sherwood Forest Elementary School is a public school located in Federal Way, Washington, serving students in grades PK through 5. As part of the Federal Way Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity and inclusivity among its diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, Sherwood Forest Elementary focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure holistic success. The school often prioritizes safety, equity, and the development of well-rounded citizens, utilizing various resources and extracurricular opportunities to keep students actively involved. Located in a residential area of Federal Way, it serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, striving to prepare its young learners for the transition into middle school and beyond.

350

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherwood Forest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	91
Black	43
Asian	63
Two or More	49
Pacific Islander	20

Hispanic
91 (26.0 %)
White
84 (24.0 %)
Asian
63 (18.0 %)
Two or More
49 (14.0 %)
Black
43 (12.3 %)
Pacific Islander
20 (5.7 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Federal Way School District
Phone:	(253)945-3800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 6

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sherwood Forest Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sherwood Forest Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	175	50%
Male	175	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)