Sherwood Elementary School

689 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Sherwood Elementary School, located in the Mt. Washington area of Cincinnati, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) district, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to foster foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, striving to provide a safe and supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academics, Sherwood Elementary integrates various extracurricular opportunities and support services to help students succeed. The school often focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Cincinnati community to enhance the overall educational experience. By prioritizing inclusive practices and student engagement, Sherwood aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

689

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	563
Hispanic	44
Black	14
Asian	17
Two or More	51

White
563 (81.7%)
Two or More
51 (7.4%)
Hispanic
44 (6.4%)
Asian
17 (2.5%)
Black
14 (2.0%)

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:	Forest Hills Local
Phone:	(513)231-7565
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	689
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 170

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 79