Enrollment
222
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sherwood, OR
Sherwood Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Sherwood Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411129001684Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherwood Charter School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Sherwood · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 222
- students enrolled
Sherwood Charter School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Charter School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Sherwood, OR.
School address
District: Sherwood Sd 88j · Oregon
NCES ID 411129001684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sherwood Charter School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sherwood Charter School
Sherwood Charter School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Sherwood, Oregon, enrolling 222 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 222 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 222 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sherwood Sd 88j spends $13,598 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Sherwood's elementary schools, it stands alongside Archer Glen Elementary School (308 students): Sherwood Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.5:1 vs 17.1:1).
Sherwood Sd 88j also operates Sherwood High School (1,668 students) and Sherwood Middle School (1,112 students) alongside Sherwood Charter School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sherwood Charter School compares
Sherwood Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Oregon - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$13,598
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 4.1%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Sherwood Charter School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sherwood Sd 88j, which includes Sherwood Charter School.
$13,598
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.4%
State 46.5%
Federal 6.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sherwood Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridges Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawks View Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middleton Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherwood Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,668
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Sherwood
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~222 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sherwood Charter School
How many students attend Sherwood Charter School?
Sherwood Charter School has 222 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sherwood, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Charter School is 18.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherwood Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Sherwood Charter School is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Sherwood, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherwood Charter School?
Sherwood Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sherwood Charter School rank among public schools in Sherwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Charter School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Sherwood, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sherwood on the city page.
Is Sherwood Charter School a good school?
Sherwood Charter School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sherwood Sd 88j?
Besides Sherwood Charter School, Sherwood Sd 88j also operates Sherwood High School (1,668 students), Sherwood Middle School (1,112 students), and Ridges Elementary School (635 students). See the Sherwood Sd 88j district page for the complete list.
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