- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Sherwood Elementary School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.9 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 263045006702 · Saginaw, MI Other · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 14.8:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage High School (1,313 students)
Sherwood Elementary School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.9 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Sherwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,313 students
- White Pine Mid
White Pine Middle School
1,019 students
- This school
Sherwood Elementary School
531 students
- Arrowwood Elem 445
Arrowwood Elementary School
445 students
- Weiss Elementa 357
Weiss Elementary School
357 students
- Hemmeter Eleme 331
Hemmeter Elementary School
331 students
What this shows Sherwood Elementary School reports 531 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 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 methodology
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
$13,133
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Saginaw Township Community Schools reports $13,133 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,019
- 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.
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 (~531 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.