- Enrollment
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albany, GA
Sherwood Acres Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sherwood Acres Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130183000840
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherwood Acres Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #9 of 12
- schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherwood Acres Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Acres Elementary School ranks #9 of 12 schools in Albany, GA.
School address
District: Dougherty County · Georgia
NCES ID 130183000840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Sherwood Acres Elementary School held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 130183000840 · Albany, GA Other · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 16.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Westover High School (1,234 students)
Sherwood Acres Elementary School held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sherwood Acres Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westover High
Westover High School
1,234 students
- Dougherty Comp
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
1,191 students
- Monroe High Sc
Monroe High School
1,189 students
- Live Oak Eleme
Live Oak Elementary School
833 students
- Merry Acres Mi
Merry Acres Middle School
807 students
- This school
Sherwood Acres Elementary School
630 students
What this shows Sherwood Acres Elementary School reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherwood Acres Elementary School compares
Sherwood Acres Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Georgia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,742
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 630 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
White 4.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Sherwood Acres Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dougherty County reports $18,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherwood Acres Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westover High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dougherty Comprehensive High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merry Acres Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherwood Acres Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Albany
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Live Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
833 students 16:1 students per teacher
Radium Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
682 students 22:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
Standard public school
537 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Lake Park Elementary School
Standard public school
494 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Alice Coachman Elementary School
Standard public school
448 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Robert H Harvey Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~630 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherwood Acres Elementary School
How many students attend Sherwood Acres Elementary School?
Sherwood Acres Elementary School has 630 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albany, GA. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Acres Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Acres Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sherwood Acres Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Sherwood Acres Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherwood Acres Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sherwood Acres Elementary School is African American at 84.9% of enrollment, in Albany, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherwood Acres Elementary School?
Sherwood Acres Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sherwood Acres Elementary School rank among schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Acres Elementary School ranks #9 of 12 schools in Albany, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in Dougherty County?
Besides Sherwood Acres Elementary School, Dougherty County also operates Westover High School (1,234 students), Dougherty Comprehensive High School (1,191 students), and Monroe High School (1,189 students). See the Dougherty County district page for the complete list.