- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Willits, CA
Sherwood
Federal NCES profile for Sherwood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064256008208
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherwood earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Willits · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- small classes for California
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherwood has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Willits, CA.
School address
District: Willits Unified · California
NCES ID 064256008208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Sherwood shrank from 68 students in 2022-23 to 46 in 2023-24 (-32.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 064256008208 · Willits, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
59 enr · 14.8:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Willits High (397 students)
Sherwood shrank from 68 students in 2022-23 to 46 in 2023-24 (-32.4%). Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sherwood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willits High
Willits High
397 students
- Brookside Elem
Brookside Elementary
350 students
- Blosser Lane E
Blosser Lane Elementary
335 students
- Baechtel Grove
Baechtel Grove Middle
331 students
- This school 59
Sherwood
59 students
- Sanhedrin Alte 57
Sanhedrin Alternative
57 students
What this shows Sherwood reports 59 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherwood compares
Sherwood is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 59 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
59
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
96.6%
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
$17,364
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Two or More 48.3%
White 41.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Largest group: Two or More at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Sherwood is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Willits Unified reports $17,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherwood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willits High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blosser Lane Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baechtel Grove Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sanhedrin Alternative | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherwood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Willits
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~59 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherwood
How many students attend Sherwood?
Sherwood has 59 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Willits, CA. CCD year-over-year: 68 (2022-23) → 46 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood is 14.8:1, which is 31% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sherwood?
69.1% of students at Sherwood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherwood?
The largest demographic group at Sherwood is Two or More at 48.3% of enrollment, in Willits, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherwood?
Sherwood has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sherwood rank among elementary schools in Willits?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Willits, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Willits on the city page.
What other schools are in Willits Unified?
Besides Sherwood, Willits Unified also operates Willits High (397 students), Brookside Elementary (350 students), and Blosser Lane Elementary (335 students). See the Willits Unified district page for the complete list.