Enrollment
531
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saginaw, MI
Sherwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sherwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263045006702
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherwood Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #17 of 27
- schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherwood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Elementary School ranks #17 of 27 schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
District: Saginaw Township Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263045006702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sherwood Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sherwood Elementary School
Sherwood Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Saginaw, Michigan, enrolling 531 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 531 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 512 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #223.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Saginaw's public schools, it stands alongside Arthur Eddy Academy (232 students): Sherwood Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 12.2:1).
Saginaw Township Community Schools also operates Heritage High School (1,313 students) and White Pine Middle School (1,019 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Michigan - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.5%
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
$12,035
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 22 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
White 40.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
African American 21.8%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Sherwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saginaw Township Community Schools, which includes Sherwood Elementary School.
$12,035
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 59.6%
Federal 12.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Pine Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arrowwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weiss Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hemmeter Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Saginaw
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~531 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sherwood Elementary School
How many students attend Sherwood Elementary School?
Sherwood Elementary School has 531 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saginaw, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% lower 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?
65.1% of students at Sherwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sherwood Elementary School is White at 40.5% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherwood Elementary School?
Sherwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sherwood Elementary School rank among schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Elementary School ranks #17 of 27 schools in Saginaw, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saginaw on the city page.
Is Sherwood Elementary School a good school?
Sherwood Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan 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 Saginaw Township Community Schools?
Besides Sherwood Elementary School, Saginaw Township Community Schools also operates Heritage High School (1,313 students), White Pine Middle School (1,019 students), and Arrowwood Elementary School (445 students). See the Saginaw Township Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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