Sherwood

59 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Sherwood Elementary School, located at 32600 Sherwood Rd. in Willits, California, is a small, rural public school serving students in the Willits Unified School District. Situated in a scenic, forested area northwest of the main town of Willits, the school is known for its tight-knit community atmosphere and commitment to providing a personalized learning environment. Because of its remote location, the school plays a central role in the lives of the families living in the surrounding Sherwood Valley, often acting as a focal point for local engagement and support.

The school generally serves students from kindergarten through the elementary grades, focusing on foundational academic skills within a multi-grade classroom setting. Due to its size, Sherwood emphasizes a collaborative educational approach, allowing for closer interaction between teachers, students, and parents. While it operates with the resources of a larger district, the school maintains a unique, independent character that reflects the rural values and close community ties of the Willits area.

Total Students

3.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherwood
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	6
Two or More	28

Two or More
28 (48.3%)
White
24 (41.4%)
Hispanic
6 (10.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Willits Unified
Phone:	(707)984-6769
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	59
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 10

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 2

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 4