- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Highland Park, IL
Sherwood Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Sherwood Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170011902191
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherwood Elem School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Highland Park · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 342
- students enrolled
Sherwood Elem School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Elem School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Highland Park, IL.
School address
District: North Shore Sd 112 · Illinois
NCES ID 170011902191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Sherwood Elem School shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 170011902191 · Highland Park, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 9:1 · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood Middle School (663 students)
Sherwood Elem School shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Sherwood Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgewood Middl
Edgewood Middle School
663 students
- Northwood Midd
Northwood Middle School
540 students
- Oak Terrace El
Oak Terrace Elem School
494 students
- Indian Trail E
Indian Trail Elem School
472 students
- Wayne Thomas E
Wayne Thomas Elem School
449 students
- This school
Sherwood Elem School
342 students
What this shows Sherwood Elem School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherwood Elem School compares
Sherwood Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 36% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 5% in Illinois - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,799
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 4.7%
African American 3.8%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Sherwood Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Shore Sd 112 reports $24,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherwood Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Terrace Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Trail Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne Thomas Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherwood Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary schools in Highland Park
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Indian Trail Elem School
Standard public school
472 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Wayne Thomas Elem School
Standard public school
449 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Ravinia Elem School
Standard public school
285 students 13:1 students per teacher
Braeside Elem School
Standard public school
260 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Red Oak Elem School
Standard public school
225 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherwood Elem School
How many students attend Sherwood Elem School?
Sherwood Elem School has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Highland Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elem School is 9:1, which is 36% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherwood Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Sherwood Elem School is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Highland Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherwood Elem School?
Sherwood Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher 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 Elem School rank among elementary schools in Highland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Elem School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Highland Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Highland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in North Shore Sd 112?
Besides Sherwood Elem School, North Shore Sd 112 also operates Edgewood Middle School (663 students), Northwood Middle School (540 students), and Oak Terrace Elem School (494 students). See the North Shore Sd 112 district page for the complete list.