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Sherwood Elementary School

3870 Shattuck Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sherwood Elementary School serves 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 82%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 92%
  • : 88%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Sherwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sherwood Elementary School's student population of 565 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
565 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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The diversity score of Sherwood Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
(09-10)
92%
78%
(09-10)
88%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sherwood Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sherwood Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
24%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sherwood Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sherwood Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
43%
64%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sherwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sherwood Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Sherwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sherwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sherwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sherwood Elementary School often compared to?
Sherwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Handley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Sherwood Elementary School?
565 students attend Sherwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Sherwood Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherwood Elementary School?
Sherwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sherwood Elementary School offer ?
Sherwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sherwood Elementary School part of?
Sherwood Elementary School is part of Saginaw Township Community Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Sherwood Elementary School located?
Sherwood Elementary School is located in the Saginaw Township North neighborhood of Saginaw, MI. There are 5 other public schools located in Saginaw Township North.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 92%
  • : 88%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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