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Sherwood Forest Elementary School

34600 12TH AV SW FEDERAL WAY WA 98023

About Sherwood Forest Elementary School

Sherwood Forest Elementary School stands out as one of the top Elementary Schools in Washington, with a strong emphasis on academic achievement and growth for every student in grades PK–5. It represents a multicultural school community and has a reputation as a caring place for children and families. The school has Gifted & Talented programs and also embraces a STEM-based Project Lead The Way curriculum. Electronic communication and regular engagement allow families to have a voice in their child's education and build our supportive community. Even the location of the school, in the Campus Highlands neighborhood, enriches the value of our school, with a median home value around $793,635. Sherwood Forest Elementary embodies the values of excellence and access in education as one of the top Elementary Schools in Washington.

Sherwood Forest Elementary School Contact Information

Address

34600 12TH AV SW FEDERAL WAY WA 98023

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Phone

(253) 945-3800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 37% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
369
Total Students
$85092
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 202 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sherwood Forest Elementary School

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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
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: 8:35 AM - 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 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 24%
Asian 18%
Hispanic 26%
Black 12.3%
Two+ Races 14%
Native Am. 0%
White
24%
Asian
18%
Hispanic
26%
Black
12.3%
Two+ Races
14%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 369
50%
184 Female
50%
184 Male

Student Population

369 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

391 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Sherwood Forest Elementary School ranks in the #836–1115 range among elementary schools in Washington. Rankings are determined by student performance on state-required assessments, graduation rate, and how well prepared students are for high school.

FAQ

Q1: How do I enroll my child in Sherwood Forest Elementary?

A: To enroll in Sherwood Forest Elementary, you will need to show proof of residency, your child's birth certificate, their shot records, and any forms from the child’s previous school. The school office can help you with the enrollment process.

Q2: What will my child do after school?

A: After school, there are music, art, sports, and STEM clubs. These are valuable to kids so they can be creative, share ideas, collaborate, and learn how to be leaders.

Q3: Is there before or after school care at Sherwood Forest Elementary?

A: Absolutely. At Sherwood Forest Elementary, before and after school we offer additional supervised fun with clubs and classes in addition to homework help.

Q4: What technology do you have in the classroom?

A: In the classrooms, we have tablets, computers, smartboards, and learning software to help kids be more successful in learning their STEM subjects and to help them gain computer skills.

Q5: Is Sherwood Forest Elementary a good school?

A: Yes, Sherwood Forest Elementary is a good school academically, has great teachers, and offers an overall positive experience for every child to grow and be successful.

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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