SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sherwood.brevard.k12.fl.us

493 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Sherwood Elementary School, located at 2541 Post Road in Melbourne, Florida, is a public school serving the Brevard County community. As part of the Brevard Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while providing students with the foundational skills necessary for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is well-integrated into the local Melbourne area, often serving as a central hub for neighborhood families. By promoting a blend of traditional instruction and extracurricular opportunities, Sherwood Elementary aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of a modern academic landscape. Families interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or current news regarding staff and events can find comprehensive resources on their official district website at http://www.sherwood.brevard.k12.fl.us.

493

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	68
Black	70
Asian	5
Two or More	57
Pacific Islander	1

White
292 (59.2%)
Black
70 (14.2%)
Hispanic
68 (13.8%)
Two or More
57 (11.6%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	No
District:	BREVARD
Phone:	(321)254-6424
Website:	http://www.sherwood.brevard.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 78

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	78
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	67
Grade 6	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	232	47.1%
Male	261	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)