- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Sherwood Forest Elementary School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 530282002301 · Federal Way, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 13.5:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students)
Sherwood Forest Elementary School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Sherwood Forest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,810 students
- Federal Way Hi
Federal Way High School
1,665 students
- Todd Beamer Hi
Todd Beamer High School
1,412 students
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
1,352 students
- Evergreen Midd
Evergreen Middle School
810 students
- This school 325
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
325 students
What this shows Sherwood Forest Elementary School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherwood Forest Elementary School compares
Sherwood Forest Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Federal Way School District reports $17,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,665
- 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
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Federal Way Public School Eceap
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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 (~325 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, 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 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.
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.