SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.escambiaschools.org

452 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sherwood Elementary School, located at 501 Cherokee Trail in Pensacola, Florida, is a public elementary school serving students within the Escambia County School District. Situated in the western portion of the Pensacola area, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education for students in grades PK through 5. It serves as a neighborhood hub for families in the 32506 zip code, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of a supportive school community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Escambia County Public Schools, which emphasizes preparing students for future success through rigorous curriculum and diverse extracurricular opportunities. As part of this district, Sherwood Elementary leverages local resources and school-wide initiatives to encourage student engagement and parental involvement. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or administrative contact details, the district’s official web portal serves as the primary resource for updates on school operations.

452

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	38
Black	227
Asian	3
Two or More	41
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Black
227 (50.2%)
White
139 (30.8%)
Two or More
41 (9.1%)
Hispanic
38 (8.4%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
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:	ESCAMBIA
Phone:	(850)453-7421
Website:	http://www.escambiaschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 26

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	94
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	234	51.8%
Male	218	48.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)