- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salinas, CA
Sherwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sherwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063393005329
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherwood Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #11 of 39
- elementary schools in Salinas · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 91.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherwood Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Elementary ranks #11 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: Salinas City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063393005329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Sherwood Elementary held near 889 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 063393005329 · Salinas, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
859 enr · 22:1 · 91.8% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry F. Kammann Elementary (743 students)
Sherwood Elementary held near 889 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sherwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sherwood Elementary
859 students
- Henry F. Kamma
Henry F. Kammann Elementary
743 students
- Natividad Elem
Natividad Elementary
705 students
- Mission Park E
Mission Park Elementary
657 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
646 students
- Los Padres Ele
Los Padres Elementary
620 students
What this shows Sherwood Elementary reports 859 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherwood Elementary compares
Sherwood Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.8% | ▲ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 859 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
859
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the California average of 55.5%
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
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$20,429
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 859 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.8%
White 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Sherwood Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Salinas City Elementary reports $20,429 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry F. Kammann Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natividad Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission Park Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Padres Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Salinas
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Monte Bella Elementary
Standard public school
812 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Henry F. Kammann Elementary
Standard public school
743 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
711 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Natividad Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Mission Park Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 21.5:1 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 (~859 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherwood Elementary
How many students attend Sherwood Elementary?
Sherwood Elementary has 859 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salinas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 911 (2022-23) → 889 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elementary is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sherwood Elementary?
91.8% of students at Sherwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sherwood Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 97.8% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherwood Elementary?
Sherwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Elementary ranks #11 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, 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 Salinas on the city page.
What other schools are in Salinas City Elementary?
Besides Sherwood Elementary, Salinas City Elementary also operates Henry F. Kammann Elementary (743 students), Natividad Elementary (705 students), and Mission Park Elementary (657 students). See the Salinas City Elementary district page for the complete list.