- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winston Salem, NC
Sherwood Forest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sherwood Forest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370150000637
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherwood Forest Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 22
- schools in Winston Salem · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherwood Forest Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Forest Elementary ranks #3 of 22 schools in Winston Salem, NC.
School address
District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370150000637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Sherwood Forest Elementary held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 48.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 370150000637 · Winston Salem, NC Other · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 14.6:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West Forsyth High (2,145 students)
Sherwood Forest Elementary held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 48.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sherwood Forest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Forsyth H
West Forsyth High
2,145 students
- Ronald W Reaga
Ronald W Reagan High School
2,122 students
- R J Reynolds H
R J Reynolds High
1,759 students
- East Forsyth H
East Forsyth High
1,647 students
- Parkland High
Parkland High
1,569 students
- This school 670
Sherwood Forest Elementary
670 students
What this shows Sherwood Forest Elementary reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherwood Forest Elementary compares
Sherwood Forest Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 72% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,811
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 670 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.3%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 6.3%
Asian 4.0%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Sherwood Forest Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools reports $13,811 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherwood Forest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Forsyth High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R J Reynolds High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Forsyth High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkland High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherwood Forest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Winston Salem
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Speas Elementary
Standard public school
793 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Griffith Elementary
Standard public school
621 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Old Town Elementary
Standard public school
617 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Konnoak Elementary
Standard public school
600 students 14:1 students per teacher
Paisley Ib Magnet School
Standard public school
553 students 12:1 students per teacher
Mineral Springs Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 13.6:1 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 (~670 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherwood Forest Elementary
How many students attend Sherwood Forest Elementary?
Sherwood Forest Elementary has 670 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winston Salem, NC. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 648 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Forest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Forest Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% 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 Forest Elementary?
18.8% of students at Sherwood Forest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherwood Forest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sherwood Forest Elementary is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Winston Salem, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherwood Forest Elementary?
Sherwood Forest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Forest Elementary rank among schools in Winston Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Forest Elementary ranks #3 of 22 schools in Winston Salem, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winston Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools?
Besides Sherwood Forest Elementary, Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools also operates West Forsyth High (2,145 students), Ronald W Reagan High School (2,122 students), and R J Reynolds High (1,759 students). See the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district page for the complete list.