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Sherwood Elementary School

Summary:

Sherwood Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving 709 students in grades PK-6 and part of the highly-ranked Forest Hills Local School District. Sherwood consistently outperforms state and district averages on Ohio state assessments, with 92.8% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 95.4% of 4th graders proficient or better in math, compared to 64.5% and 67.2% statewide, respectively.

Sherwood Elementary has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 83.64% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year, and a low percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch at just 8.74%. This is significantly different from the racial and socioeconomic diversity seen in many nearby schools, such as Mt. Washington School and Sands Montessori School. Despite this, Sherwood has maintained its exceptional academic performance, consistently ranking within the top 100 elementary schools in Ohio.

While Sherwood Elementary's chronic absenteeism rate has been increasing in recent years, from 2.0% in 2020-2021 to 9.1% in 2022-2023, it remains relatively low compared to the state average. As the school continues to strive for excellence, it may want to consider ways to address this trend and ensure that all students have the opportunity to fully engage in their education.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 7080 Grantham Way
       Cincinnati, OH  45230-2129

(513) 231-7565

District: Forest Hills Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
73rd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,095 Help


Students who attend Sherwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Nagel Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.2 Help
Number of students:  722

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.5%
Hispanic:
7.2%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sherwood Elementary School ranks better than 95.4% of elementary schools in Ohio. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Forest Hills Local School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.98. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Sherwood Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Forest Hills Local School District. Racial makeup is: White (82.5%), Hispanic (7.2%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sherwood Elementary School is 21.2, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Forest Hills Local School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sherwood Elementary School is $9,095, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Forest Hills Local School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sherwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sherwood Elementary School 73rd of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Sherwood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Forest Hills Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Hills Local 46th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sherwood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sherwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.08 163rd 1471 88.9%
2005 85.37 91st 1501 93.9%
2006 81.94 142nd 1504 90.6%
2007 83.83 101st 1609 93.7%
2008 82.52 148th 1582 90.6%
2009 79.59 208th 1610 87.1%
2010 79.77 229th 1662 86.2%
2011 85.34 50th 1686 97.0%
2012 80.74 174th 1709 89.8%
2013 78.90 265th 1701 84.4%
2014 82.28 143rd 1687 91.5%
2015 82.33 209th 1684 87.6%
2016 81.39 260th 1678 84.5%
2017 82.97 196th 1651 88.1%
2018 82.28 234th 1636 85.7%
2019 84.26 196th 1676 88.3%
2021 90.31 86th 1610 94.7%
2022 91.06 48th 1588 97.0%
2023 87.72 117th 1596 92.7%
2024 88.98 73rd 1577 95.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sherwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.66 377th 1447 73.9%
2024 80.19 194th 1484 86.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Sherwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.61 303rd 1518 80.0%
2019 82.31 187th 1502 87.5%
2021 88.65 93rd 1467 93.7%
2022 91.51 16th 1488 98.9%
2023 84.33 186th 1483 87.5%
2024 85.01 149th 1466 89.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sherwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.32 237th 759 68.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Sherwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.60 171st 1536 88.9%
2019 86.04 125th 1535 91.9%
2021 90.18 71st 1499 95.3%
2022 90.27 45th 1518 97.0%
2023 89.58 45th 1498 97.0%
2024 90.59 30th 1485 98.0%
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Rank History for White students at Sherwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.23 273rd 1309 79.1%
2019 81.79 172nd 1271 86.5%
2021 89.11 62nd 1249 95.0%
2022 89.80 29th 1242 97.7%
2023 84.21 115th 1215 90.5%
2024 86.67 57th 1190 95.2%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, 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: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sherwood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 508 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1989 531 2 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1990 545 2 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1991 551 4 12 3 4 n/a n/a 0 574
1992 606 4 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1993 639 1 8 9 0 n/a n/a 2 659
1994 640 1 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1995 654 1 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1996 654 1 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1997 647 0 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 662
1998 631 0 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1999 628 1 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2000 570 7 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2001 564 2 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2002 526 7 8 4 2 n/a n/a 6 553
2003 526 7 8 4 2 n/a n/a 6 553
2004 518 8 9 4 2 n/a n/a 9 550
2005 515 8 6 8 2 n/a n/a 13 552
2006 548 7 6 10 2 n/a n/a 12 585
2007 552 10 3 9 2 n/a n/a 13 589
2008 553 7 3 9 2 n/a n/a 12 586
2009 578 8 4 8 0 n/a n/a 15 613
2010 559 11 10 5 0 n/a n/a 18 603
2011 541 12 9 4 0 0 20 0 586
2012 544 10 9 5 0 0 24 0 592
2013 515 12 6 4 0 0 19 0 556
2014 502 7 9 8 0 0 15 0 541
2015 477 7 10 15 0 0 17 0 526
2016 472 13 11 20 0 0 16 0 532
2017 519 13 15 15 0 0 22 0 584
2018 565 10 5 17 0 0 25 0 622
2019 560 8 6 20 0 0 36 0 630
2020 557 12 5 24 0 0 39 0 637
2021 508 7 5 27 0 0 33 0 580
2022 582 13 12 37 1 1 40 0 686
2023 593 14 13 47 0 1 41 0 709
2024 596 12 12 52 1 0 49 0 722

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 512 22.0 23.2 0
1989 542 26.0 20.8 n/a
1990 555 29.0 19.1 n/a
1991 574 32.0 17.9 n/a
1992 623 34.0 18.3 1.9
1993 659 38.5 17.1 3.2
1994 657 39.0 16.8 2
1995 670 32.2 20.8 0.3
1996 670 32.2 20.8 0.3
1997 662 33.2 19.9 0.3
1998 642 33.4 19.2 1.4
1999 638 34.1 18.7 2
2000 590 32.6 18.1 2.5
2001 576 31.5 18.3 3
2002 553 32.1 17.2 5.3
2003 553 32.1 17.2 5.3
2004 550 30.2 18.2 5.5
2005 552 31.2 17.7 5.2
2006 585 30.4 19.2 5.1
2007 589 28.4 20.7 6.3
2008 586 29.6 19.8 n/a
2009 613 28.6 21.4 11
2010 603 29.0 20.7 11.1
2011 586 29.7 19.7 10.6
2012 592 29.4 20.1 11.5
2013 556 31.8 17.4 11.9
2014 541 28.0 19.2 12.4
2015 526 n/a n/a 11.8
2016 532 26.0 20.4 9.8
2017 584 29.2 19.9 8.9
2018 622 31.7 19.5 8.2
2019 630 32.5 19.3 10.5
2020 637 33.0 19.3 7.7
2021 580 31.5 18.4 n/a
2022 686 33.0 20.7 n/a
2023 709 37.7 18.7 8.7
2024 722 34.0 21.2 14.4

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 512 22.0 23.2 0
1989 542 26.0 20.8 n/a
1990 555 29.0 19.1 n/a
1991 574 32.0 17.9 n/a
1992 623 34.0 18.3 1.9
1993 659 38.5 17.1 3.2
1994 657 39.0 16.8 2
1995 670 32.2 20.8 0.3
1996 670 32.2 20.8 0.3
1997 662 33.2 19.9 0.3
1998 642 33.4 19.2 1.4
1999 638 34.1 18.7 2
2000 590 32.6 18.1 2.5
2001 576 31.5 18.3 3
2002 553 32.1 17.2 5.3
2003 553 32.1 17.2 5.3
2004 550 30.2 18.2 5.5
2005 552 31.2 17.7 5.2
2006 585 30.4 19.2 5.1
2007 589 28.4 20.7 6.3
2008 586 29.6 19.8 n/a
2009 613 28.6 21.4 11
2010 603 29.0 20.7 11.1
2011 586 29.7 19.7 10.6
2012 592 29.4 20.1 11.5
2013 556 31.8 17.4 11.9
2014 541 28.0 19.2 12.4
2015 526 n/a n/a 11.8
2016 532 26.0 20.4 9.8
2017 584 29.2 19.9 8.9
2018 622 31.7 19.5 8.2
2019 630 32.5 19.3 10.5
2020 637 33.0 19.3 7.7
2021 580 31.5 18.4 n/a
2022 686 33.0 20.7 n/a
2023 709 37.7 18.7 8.7
2024 722 34.0 21.2 14.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sherwood Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,883
2022 $8,360
2023 $8,772
2024 $9,095

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sherwood Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 196th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 117th of 1596 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sherwood Elementary School)96.189.9
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Forest Hills Local)92.892
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sherwood Elementary School)90.888.4
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forest Hills Local)87.789.3
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sherwood Elementary School)87.787.8
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Forest Hills Local)92.990.6
 2.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sherwood Elementary School)83.179.7
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Hills Local)83.982.6
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Sherwood Elementary School)79.687
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (Forest Hills Local)80.584.1
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sherwood Elementary School)80.268.8
 11.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Forest Hills Local)81.482.6
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sherwood Elementary School)84.989.6
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Hills Local)8585.9
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sherwood Elementary School)78.894.3
 15.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Forest Hills Local)82.886.1
 3.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sherwood Elementary School)79.790.5
 10.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Hills Local)79.287.3
 8.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students630709
 12.5%
African American814
 75%
American Indian00
Asian613
 116.7%
Hispanic2047
 135%
Pacific Islander01
White560593
 5.9%
Two or More Races3641
 13.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.5%8.7%
 1.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sherwood Elementary School

Students at Sherwood Elementary School are 83% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Yes! Sherwood Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 73rd of 1577 Ohio elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 722 students attended Sherwood Elementary School.

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

Middle : Nagel Middle School


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