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Sherwood Forest Elementary

Summary:

Sherwood Forest Elementary is a highly-regarded public elementary school in Winston Salem, North Carolina, serving around 650 students in grades PK-5. The school has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years.

Sherwood Forest Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 91.1% of 3rd graders at Sherwood Forest were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to just 60% for the district and 62.7% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, ranking among the top 20 elementary schools in the state for White students and the top 60 for Hispanic students. However, the school's performance for African American students, while still above the district and state averages, is not as strong, ranking in the 200s-400s range.

Compared to nearby schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district, such as Bolton Elementary, Speas Elementary, and Brunson Elementary, Sherwood Forest Elementary stands out with its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.7 to 14.2 over the past three years, and its relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 13.52% to 21.08% over the same period. These factors, along with the school's strong academic focus, may be contributing to its exceptional performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1055 Yorkshire Road
       Winston Salem, NC  27106-5447

(336) 774-4646

District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
57th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,301 Help


Students who attend Sherwood Forest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas Jefferson Middle
High:    Early College of Forsyth County
    Middle College of Forsyth County
    Mount Tabor High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  650

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.2%
African American:
9.2%
Hispanic:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sherwood Forest Elementary ranks better than 96.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.3. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.2%), African American (9.2%), Hispanic (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sherwood Forest Elementary is 14. 24 elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sherwood Forest Elementary is $10,301. 22 elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sherwood Forest Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sherwood Forest Elementary 57th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Sherwood Forest Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools 164th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sherwood Forest Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sherwood Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.56 139th 1276 89.1%
2007 84.56 96th 1293 92.6%
2008 93.29 30th 1324 97.7%
2009 89.31 59th 1354 95.6%
2010 88.29 63rd 1363 95.4%
2011 86.45 106th 1381 92.3%
2012 84.83 115th 1388 91.7%
2013 95.27 40th 1403 97.1%
2014 94.59 40th 1390 97.1%
2015 93.27 47th 1440 96.7%
2016 91.44 71st 1425 95.0%
2017 92.05 64th 1429 95.5%
2018 95.14 25th 1434 98.3%
2019 93.35 50th 1473 96.6%
2021 95.32 48th 1489 96.8%
2022 93.30 73rd 1514 95.2%
2023 94.40 51st 1502 96.6%
2024 94.30 57th 1505 96.2%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Sherwood Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.89 149th 801 81.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sherwood Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.82 168th 1332 87.4%
2019 64.46 403rd 1361 70.4%
2021 93.31 30th 1329 97.7%
2022 71.86 256th 1366 81.3%
2023 71.04 306th 1437 78.7%
2024 73.48 262nd 1450 81.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Sherwood Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.30 5th 1405 99.6%
2019 96.69 4th 1424 99.7%
2021 95.96 33rd 1440 97.7%
2022 94.45 37th 1458 97.5%
2023 93.11 49th 1459 96.6%
2024 91.34 76th 1455 94.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Sherwood Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.04 126th 897 86.0%
2019 68.70 163rd 878 81.4%
2021 76.39 72nd 646 88.9%
2022 58.02 180th 634 71.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sherwood Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.98 285th 612 53.4%
2021 68.45 137th 494 72.3%
2023 66.84 158th 582 72.9%
2024 67.16 164th 669 75.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Sherwood Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.67 84th 1413 94.1%
2019 86.32 143rd 1430 90.0%
2021 91.92 81st 1444 94.4%
2022 88.17 124th 1464 91.5%
2023 93.05 60th 1461 95.9%
2024 95.01 37th 1464 97.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Sherwood Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.71 89th 927 90.4%
2019 79.01 116th 949 87.8%
2021 79.95 96th 896 89.3%
2022 67.01 218th 927 76.5%
2023 50.03 429th 933 54.0%
2024 59.70 294th 924 68.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Sherwood Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.03 119th 865 86.2%
2024 87.78 62nd 951 93.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Sherwood Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.74 27th 1178 97.7%
2019 91.05 41st 1183 96.5%
2021 93.77 25th 1172 97.9%
2022 93.31 19th 1194 98.4%
2023 94.94 7th 1183 99.4%
2024 93.82 14th 1166 98.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, July 9, 2015

Open Quote I had always heard great things about Sherwood, and was initially pleased when our child started school there. Although we did not have any issues with the teacher personally, several parents voiced concern over the teacher's overall negative attitude towards the students. She has a habit of yelling and rolling her eyes on a regular basis. There was an issue with school supplies that became a problem... Apparently, all of my child's supplies were taken on the first day and redistributed to other students as needed. Parents were never told that pencils and erasers would become community property, as well as crayons and glue sticks. The pencils and erasers my child was so excited to pick out never got used...by her. I contacted the teacher and had to press for an answer as to what became of the supplies. Be warned, check with your child's teacher to see if supplies are community property, as the teachers do not feel the need to be up front and volunteer this information. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sherwood Forest Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 300 191 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 499
1989 328 188 9 0 1 n/a n/a 0 526
1990 392 195 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 593
1991 412 186 5 5 0 n/a n/a 1 609
1992 415 185 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1993 426 206 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1994 436 203 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 648
1995 404 260 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1996 404 260 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1997 401 179 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1998 439 168 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 616
1999 423 166 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2000 409 128 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2001 393 104 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2002 396 75 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2003 396 75 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2004 410 99 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2005 415 75 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2006 426 66 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2007 435 51 16 10 0 n/a n/a 18 530
2008 431 46 19 14 n/a n/a n/a 20 530
2009 415 62 23 16 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2010 404 74 15 24 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2011 427 55 12 36 2 0 29 0 561
2012 423 58 9 38 0 0 25 0 553
2013 425 63 9 45 0 1 18 0 561
2014 439 63 12 43 1 1 19 0 578
2015 443 69 9 43 0 1 18 0 583
2016 437 80 12 52 0 0 22 0 603
2017 445 89 16 43 0 0 28 0 621
2018 492 78 23 48 0 0 30 0 671
2019 503 74 24 49 0 0 27 0 677
2020 511 85 21 34 1 0 36 0 688
2021 457 81 18 34 1 0 45 0 636
2022 461 55 18 38 1 0 51 0 624
2023 476 60 25 44 0 1 44 0 650

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sherwood Forest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 499 27.0 18.4 31.9
1989 526 27.0 19.4 36.1
1990 593 27.0 21.9 28.8
1991 609 27.0 22.5 28.1
1992 604 43.0 14.0 22.5
1993 641 47.0 13.6 27.9
1994 648 50.0 13.0 26.1
1995 678 50.0 13.6 29.6
1996 678 50.0 13.6 29.6
1997 587 49.0 12.0 41.7
1998 616 51.0 12.1 25.5
1999 598 51.0 11.7 22.2
2000 548 51.0 10.7 24.5
2001 503 51.0 9.9 23.9
2002 487 51.0 9.5 14.6
2003 487 51.0 9.5 14.6
2004 525 51.0 10.3 15.8
2005 511 51.0 10.0 11
2006 513 51.0 10.1 8.2
2007 530 n/a n/a 10.5
2008 530 42.3 12.5 11
2009 516 42.1 12.3 13.6
2010 517 41.0 12.6 15.9
2011 561 40.4 13.8 15
2012 553 39.7 13.9 17
2013 561 39.8 14.0 15.7
2014 578 42.4 13.6 17.1
2015 583 43.0 13.5 18.5
2016 603 40.0 15.0 19.2
2017 621 41.1 15.0 20.1
2018 671 46.8 14.3 16.4
2019 677 45.9 14.7 14.5
2020 688 49.6 13.8 14.5
2021 636 44.5 14.2 13.5
2022 624 45.5 13.7 15.4
2023 650 46.3 14.0 21.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sherwood Forest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 499 27.0 18.4 31.9
1989 526 27.0 19.4 36.1
1990 593 27.0 21.9 28.8
1991 609 27.0 22.5 28.1
1992 604 43.0 14.0 22.5
1993 641 47.0 13.6 27.9
1994 648 50.0 13.0 26.1
1995 678 50.0 13.6 29.6
1996 678 50.0 13.6 29.6
1997 587 49.0 12.0 41.7
1998 616 51.0 12.1 25.5
1999 598 51.0 11.7 22.2
2000 548 51.0 10.7 24.5
2001 503 51.0 9.9 23.9
2002 487 51.0 9.5 14.6
2003 487 51.0 9.5 14.6
2004 525 51.0 10.3 15.8
2005 511 51.0 10.0 11
2006 513 51.0 10.1 8.2
2007 530 n/a n/a 10.5
2008 530 42.3 12.5 11
2009 516 42.1 12.3 13.6
2010 517 41.0 12.6 15.9
2011 561 40.4 13.8 15
2012 553 39.7 13.9 17
2013 561 39.8 14.0 15.7
2014 578 42.4 13.6 17.1
2015 583 43.0 13.5 18.5
2016 603 40.0 15.0 19.2
2017 621 41.1 15.0 20.1
2018 671 46.8 14.3 16.4
2019 677 45.9 14.7 14.5
2020 688 49.6 13.8 14.5
2021 636 44.5 14.2 13.5
2022 624 45.5 13.7 15.4
2023 650 46.3 14.0 21.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sherwood Forest Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $903 (8.8%) $9,398 (91.2%) $10,301

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sherwood Forest Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 50th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 51st of 1502 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sherwood Forest Elementary)87.490.2
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)59.258.8
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Sherwood Forest Elementary)83.579.5
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)51.745.1
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sherwood Forest Elementary)91.277.9
 13.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)53.852.3
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Sherwood Forest Elementary)93.980.8
 13.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)56.452.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sherwood Forest Elementary)84.186.4
 2.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)56.751.4
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Sherwood Forest Elementary)82.281.6
 0.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)52.743.2
 9.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Sherwood Forest Elementary)8688.3
 2.3%
   5th Grade Science (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)69.861.4
 8.4%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students677650
 4%
African American7460
 18.9%
American Indian00
Asian2425
 4.2%
Hispanic4944
 10.2%
Pacific Islander01
White503476
 5.4%
Two or More Races2744
 63%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.5%21.1%
 6.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sherwood Forest Elementary

Students who attend Sherwood Forest Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thomas Jefferson Middle
High : Early College of Forsyth County
High : Middle College of Forsyth County
High : Mount Tabor High School

Students at Sherwood Forest Elementary are 73% White, 9% African American, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 650 students attended Sherwood Forest Elementary.

Yes! Sherwood Forest Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 57th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools.


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