Enrollment
493
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sherwood Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sherwood Elementary School
Sherwood Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Phenix City, Alabama, enrolling 493 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 493 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 395 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #120.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 493 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phenix City's public schools, it stands alongside Ridgecrest Elementary School (722 students): Sherwood Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 17.2:1).
Phenix City also operates Central High School (1,579 students) and Phenix City Intermediate School (1,068 students) alongside Sherwood Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Sherwood Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Phenix City, which includes Sherwood Elementary School.
$11,818
Per student
-5%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 57.8%
Federal 23.2%
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 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
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~493 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sherwood Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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