Sherwood Elem School

1900 Stratford Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035

www.nssd112.org/sherwood

342 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sherwood Elementary School, located at 1900 Stratford Rd in Highland Park, Illinois, serves as a prominent educational institution within the North Shore School District 112. The school is known for its focus on providing a nurturing and student-centered environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. It caters to a diverse student body, fostering an inclusive culture that emphasizes collaboration, curiosity, and the preparation of students for future academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sherwood Elementary is recognized for its commitment to holistic education, often integrating modern instructional practices with traditional learning foundations. The school environment typically emphasizes high levels of parent and community engagement, which supports a robust extracurricular program and a supportive atmosphere for staff and students alike. As part of a highly-regarded school district, Sherwood benefits from dedicated resources aimed at maintaining small class sizes and personalized instruction to meet the individual needs of its learners.

342

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherwood Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	21
Black	13
Asian	16
Two or More	18

White
274 (80.1%)
Hispanic
21 (6.1%)
Two or More
18 (5.3%)
Asian
16 (4.7%)
Black
13 (3.8%)

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:	North Shore SD 112
Phone:	(224)765-3800
Website:	http://www.nssd112.org/sherwood
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 44

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 51