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Sherwood Forest Elementary

1055 YORKSHIRE RD WINSTON SALEM NC 27106

Top 25% School in North Carolina

Ranked 112 of 246 in North Carolina

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About Sherwood Forest Elementary

Sherwood Forest Elementary School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is known for its strong academic record and welcoming school environment. Students achieve at high proficiency rates (more than 80% math and over 70% English proficiency). The school has a low student-teacher ratio of 14:1, which enhances individualized attention and support. Families appreciate Sherwood Forest's safe environment, supportive community and active PTA, volunteer opportunities, and engagement. With its focus on respect, community involvement, and significant academic progress, Sherwood Forest Elementary School is not only a top-performing school but consistently ranks as one of the best elementary schools in North Carolina.

Sherwood Forest Elementary Contact Information

Address

1055 YORKSHIRE RD WINSTON SALEM NC 27106

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Phone

(336) 774-4646

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 51% in Reading.
46
Full-time Teachers
650
Total Students
$48684
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 112 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sherwood Forest Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM - 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 73.2%
Asian 3.8%
Hispanic 6.8%
Black 9.2%
Two+ Races 6.8%
Native Am. 0%
White
73.2%
Asian
3.8%
Hispanic
6.8%
Black
9.2%
Two+ Races
6.8%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 650
52%
338 Female
48%
312 Male

Student Population

650 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10.14935 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Sherwood Forest Elementary announced on August 13, 2025, that WS/FCS will be cutting bus transportation for the next school year in an effort to save on costs.

FAQ

Q: What after-school activities does Sherwood Forest Elementary School offer?

A: Students can be part of music or drama activities, or various clubs such as chess or art.

Q: Is fitness a focus at Sherwood Forest Elementary School?

A: Yes, students engage in physical education, sport, and wellness programs.

Q: Are cultural events at Sherwood Forest Elementary School?

A: The school hosts cultural nights, and they have seasonal celebrations.

Q: Does Sherwood Forest Elementary School include parents in events?

A: Yes, parents volunteer for activities, events, and classroom support.

Q: What field trips does Sherwood Forest Elementary School do?

A: Students have attended local museums, parks, and learning centers.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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