Enrollment
325
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Federal Way, WA
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sherwood Forest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530282002301
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherwood Forest Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 13
- schools in Federal Way · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherwood Forest Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Forest Elementary School ranks #2 of 13 schools in Federal Way, WA.
School address
District: Federal Way School District · Washington
NCES ID 530282002301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sherwood Forest Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sherwood Forest Elementary School
Sherwood Forest Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Federal Way, Washington, enrolling 325 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.9% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 325 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 385 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #207.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (29%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 81/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 325 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Federal Way's public schools, it stands alongside Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie (532 students): Sherwood Forest Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 14.8:1).
Federal Way School District also operates Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students) and Federal Way High School (1,665 students) alongside Sherwood Forest 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 Forest Elementary School compares
Sherwood Forest Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▲ 13% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Washington - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$17,122
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
White 21.5%
Asian 16.9%
African American 12.9%
Two or More 12.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 28.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 80.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 80.6, Sherwood Forest Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Federal Way School District, which includes Sherwood Forest Elementary School.
$17,122
Per student
-12%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.9%
State 68.0%
Federal 15.0%
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 Forest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Federal Way High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Todd Beamer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Decatur High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherwood Forest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Federal Way
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie
Standard public school
532 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Internet Academy
Alternative education program
370 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Brigadoon Elementary School
Standard public school
366 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Federal Way Public School Eceap
Standard public school
348 students
Adelaide Elementary School
Standard public school
321 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Support School
Standard public school
55 students
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sherwood Forest Elementary School
How many students attend Sherwood Forest Elementary School?
Sherwood Forest Elementary School has 325 students enrolled. It is a public school in Federal Way, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Forest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Forest Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 14% 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 School?
50.9% of students at Sherwood Forest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherwood Forest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sherwood Forest Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 28.6% of enrollment, in Federal Way, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 80.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherwood Forest Elementary School?
Sherwood Forest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Forest Elementary School rank among schools in Federal Way?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Forest Elementary School ranks #2 of 13 schools in Federal Way, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Federal Way on the city page.
Is Sherwood Forest Elementary School a good school?
Sherwood Forest Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington 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 Federal Way School District?
Besides Sherwood Forest Elementary School, Federal Way School District also operates Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students), Federal Way High School (1,665 students), and Todd Beamer High School (1,412 students). See the Federal Way School District district page for the complete list.
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