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#1218 of 2,228 schools in WA
Sherwood Forest Elementary
Elementary School · Bellevue School District · Bellevue, WA
A Bellevue School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16411 NE 24th Street, Bellevue, WA 98008
- Math 39% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sherwood Forest Elementary score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sherwood Forest Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,487/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bellevue), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$175,242
Median home value
$1,130,000
Median rent
$2,480/mo
College educated
66.8%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medina AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Eton SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Ardmore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| Spectrum AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bellevue School District
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #26 of 28
- District spending per student
- $20,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sherwood Forest Elementary is listed in Bellevue School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherwood Forest Elementary
Sherwood Forest Elementary is a public elementary school in Bellevue, WA, part of Bellevue School District, serving approximately 393 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,218 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherwood Forest Elementary
What grades does Sherwood Forest Elementary serve?
Sherwood Forest Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sherwood Forest Elementary?
Sherwood Forest Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Forest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Forest Elementary is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherwood Forest Elementary rank in WA?
Sherwood Forest Elementary ranks #1,218 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Sherwood Forest Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherwood Forest Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Forest Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherwood Forest Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sherwood Forest Elementary a charter school?
No, Sherwood Forest Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sherwood Forest Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sherwood Forest Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherwood Forest Elementary?
64.4% of students at Sherwood Forest 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (425) 456-5700
- Area population (ZIP 98008)
- 27,138
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 98008; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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