At a glance
Reported students
335
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
482.5
Sherwood Park Elementary: 335 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
12.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 306
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What the reported data says about Sherwood Park Elementary
Sherwood Park Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Fayetteville. It is one of 86 current school records connected to Cumberland County Schools. NCES reports 335 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, below the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (50.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.5%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sherwood Park Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.1%
- Hispanic18.5%
- Black50.4%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cumberland County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cumberland Road Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
337 reported students
Walker-Spivey Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
345 reported students
Sunnyside Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
362 reported students
Alma O Easom Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–01
301 reported students
Margaret Willis Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
296 reported students
Stedman Elementary
Elementary · Grades 01–05
284 reported students
Public schools near Sherwood Park Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J W Coon Elementary Elementary · Cumberland County Schools | PK–05 | 186 | 1 mi |
| Cumberland Mills Elementary Elementary · Cumberland County Schools | PK–05 | 573 | 1.2 mi |
| Mary McArthur Elementary Elementary · Cumberland County Schools | PK–05 | 447 | 1.3 mi |
| William H Owen Elementary Elementary · Cumberland County Schools | PK–05 | 393 | 1.7 mi |
| Brentwood Elementary Elementary · Cumberland County Schools | PK–05 | 494 | 1.8 mi |
| E Melvin Honeycutt Elementary Elementary · Cumberland County Schools | KG–05 | 782 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sherwood Park Elementary
What grades does Sherwood Park Elementary serve?
Sherwood Park Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cumberland County Schools.
How many students attend Sherwood Park Elementary?
Sherwood Park Elementary reported 335 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 306 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sherwood Park Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.1:1, based on 335 students and 27.67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sherwood Park Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sherwood Park Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cumberland County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sherwood Park Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sherwood Park Elementary in?
Sherwood Park Elementary is part of Cumberland County Schools, based in Fayetteville, NC, which operates 86 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sherwood Park Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include J W Coon Elementary (1 mi), Cumberland Mills Elementary (1.2 mi), Mary McArthur Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.