- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phenix City, AL
Sherwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sherwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010270001093
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherwood Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Phenix City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Phenix City, AL.
School address
District: Phenix City · Alabama
NCES ID 010270001093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Sherwood Elementary School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 010270001093 · Phenix City, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 17.6:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,579 students)
Sherwood Elementary School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Sherwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,579 students
- Phenix City In
Phenix City Intermediate School
1,068 students
- Ridgecrest Ele
Ridgecrest Elementary School
722 students
- Phenix City El
Phenix City Elementary School
683 students
- Westview Eleme 563
Westview Elementary School
563 students
- This school 493
Sherwood Elementary School
493 students
What this shows Sherwood Elementary School reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherwood Elementary School compares
Sherwood Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 23% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Alabama - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,259
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.5%
White 33.3%
Two or More 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Sherwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Phenix City reports $12,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phenix City Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgecrest Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phenix City Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Phenix City
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Standard public school
722 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Phenix City Elementary School
Standard public school
683 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Westview Elementary School
Standard public school
563 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Ladonia Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Meadowlane Elementary School
Standard public school
155 students 15.5:1 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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherwood Elementary School
How many students attend Sherwood Elementary School?
Sherwood Elementary School has 493 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phenix City, AL. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 12% higher 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 Elementary School?
72.2% of students at Sherwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sherwood Elementary School is African American at 47.5% of enrollment, in Phenix City, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherwood Elementary School?
Sherwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Phenix City?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Phenix City, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phenix City on the city page.
What other schools are in Phenix City?
Besides Sherwood Elementary School, Phenix City also operates Central High School (1,579 students), Phenix City Intermediate School (1,068 students), and Ridgecrest Elementary School (722 students). See the Phenix City district page for the complete list.