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#1287 of 2,221 schools in MO
Sherwood Elem.
Elementary School · Sherwood Cass R-viii · Creighton, MO
A Sherwood Cass R-viii elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 98, Creighton, MO 64739
- Math 36% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sherwood Elem. score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sherwood Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,618
Median home value
$281,100
Median rent
$731/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64739; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Sherwood Cass R-viii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,795NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sherwood Elem. is listed in SHERWOOD CASS R-VIII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherwood Elem.
Sherwood Elem. is a public elementary school in Creighton, MO, part of Sherwood Cass R-viii, serving approximately 359 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,287 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherwood Elem.
What grades does Sherwood Elem. serve?
Sherwood Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sherwood Elem.?
Sherwood Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elem. is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherwood Elem. rank in MO?
Sherwood Elem. ranks #1,287 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Sherwood Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Sherwood Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherwood Elem. has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sherwood Elem. a charter school?
No, Sherwood Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sherwood Elem. a Title I school?
No, Sherwood Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherwood Elem.?
47.1% of students at Sherwood Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (660) 499-2202
- Area population (ZIP 64739)
- 1,074
- Area median age
- 35.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64739; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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