Sherwood Forest Elementary School serves 764 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
764 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
88%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sherwood Forest Elementary School?
764 students attend Sherwood Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sherwood Forest Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Sherwood Forest Elementary School offer ?
Sherwood Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sherwood Forest Elementary School part of?
Sherwood Forest Elementary School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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