Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sherwood Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherwood Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Sherwood Park Elementary School's student population of 327 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Sherwood Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood Park Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1410 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
48%
25%
White
20%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherwood Park Elementary School's ranking?
Sherwood Park Elementary School is ranked #1410 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Sherwood Park Elementary School often compared to?
Sherwood Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J W Coon Elementary School, Mary Mcarthur Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Sherwood Park Elementary School?
327 students attend Sherwood Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sherwood Park Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherwood Park Elementary School?
Sherwood Park Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sherwood Park Elementary School offer ?
Sherwood Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sherwood Park Elementary School part of?
Sherwood Park Elementary School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Sherwood Park Elementary School located?
Sherwood Park Elementary School is located in the Douglas Byrd neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 14 other public schools located in Douglas Byrd.
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