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#4768 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 50% in state
Sherwood Elementary
Elementary School · Salinas City Elementary
110 South Wood St., Salinas, CA 93905
Enrollment
889
Student-Teacher
22.8:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
889
Student-Teacher
22.8:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,768 of 9,539
In Salinas
#23 of 60
public schools
In district
#5 of 15
Salinas City Elementary
School environment
7.5 / 10
Very Good
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Sherwood Elementary
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About Sherwood Elementary
Sherwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Salinas, CA, part of Salinas City Elementary. Sherwood Elementary serves approximately 889 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Sherwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,768 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Sherwood Elementary show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.4 · Average
- District avg 5.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Sherwood Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Sherwood Elementary runs 22.8:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Sherwood Elementary — Students at Sherwood Elementary score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
93.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.1/10.
How Sherwood Elementary Compares
See how Sherwood Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
110 South Wood St., Salinas, CA 93905
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sherwood Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lincoln Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Roosevelt Elementary (rated 6.7/10, 1.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary (rated 6.5/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Salinas, see our Salinas schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| El Sausal Middle Salinas | 0.6 mi | 8.0 |
| Los Padres Elementary Salinas | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Fremont Elementary Salinas | 0.9 mi | 4.7 |
| Lincoln Elementary Salinas | 1.0 mi | 8.5 |
| Carr Lake Community Day Salinas | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| El Puente Salinas | 1.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Monterey County Special Education Salinas | 1.3 mi | 3.6 |
| Monterey County Home Charter Salinas | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Mount Toro High Salinas | 1.2 mi | 4.1 |
| Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary Salinas | 1.3 mi | 6.5 |
| Monterey Park Elementary Salinas | 1.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy Salinas | 1.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Salinas High Salinas | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOL Salinas | 1.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Madonna del Sasso School Salinas | 1.8 mi | — |
| Roosevelt Elementary Salinas | 1.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Wellington M. Smith Jr. Salinas | 2.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Washington Middle Salinas | 1.6 mi | 7.3 |
| El Gabilan Elementary Salinas | 2.0 mi | 5.2 |
| Palma High School Salinas | 1.7 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93905 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$75,716
Median Home Value
$570,000
Median Rent
$1,799/mo
Population
64,596
College Educated
6.6%
Homeownership
41.7%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
19.7%
Median Age
28.5
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|---|---|
| Bellevue Elementary Atwater, CA | 6.4 |
| Berlyn Elementary Ontario, CA | 6.4 |
| Cadence Park Irvine, CA | 6.4 |
| Caliber: Beta Academy Richmond, CA | 6.4 |
| Chaparral Elementary Claremont, CA | 6.4 |
| Clovis Elementary Clovis, CA | 6.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sherwood Elementary
What grades does Sherwood Elementary serve?
Sherwood Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Sherwood Elementary?
Sherwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 889 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elementary is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherwood Elementary rank in CA?
Sherwood Elementary ranks #4,768 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sherwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sherwood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherwood Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sherwood Elementary a charter school?
No, Sherwood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sherwood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sherwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherwood Elementary?
93.3% of students at Sherwood Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 889
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (831) 753-5650
Resources & Links
District
Salinas City Elementary- District Enrollment
- 8,206
- Schools in District
- 15
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,429
- District Rank
- #5 of 15
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