Sherwood Elementary

schools.scsk12.org/sherwood-es

531 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sherwood Elementary is a public school located in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee, and serves as part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade range. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on delivering the district’s core curriculum while fostering a sense of community within the 38111 zip code area.

The school operates under the broader mission of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, which emphasizes student achievement, literacy, and equitable access to educational resources. Families associated with Sherwood Elementary typically utilize the official district website (mcsk12.net) to access academic calendars, school policies, enrollment information, and updates regarding district-wide initiatives. As with many schools in the MSCS system, Sherwood Elementary is dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond by providing a structured learning environment supported by faculty and staff.

531

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	196
Black	309
Asian	6
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
309 (58.2%)
Hispanic
196 (36.9%)
White
18 (3.4%)
Asian
6 (1.1%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)
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:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)416-4864
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/sherwood-es
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 47

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sherwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	47
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sherwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	254	47.8%
Male	277	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)