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Sherwood Forest Elementary

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Sherwood Forest Elementary ranks 776 th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

776^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 33% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Sherwood Forest Elementary is a public elementary school (PK-5) serving 415 students in the highly-regarded Bellevue School District, though its current academic performance is significantly below the district average.

Key data shows a school with considerable resources but ongoing academic challenges. Sherwood Forest has the highest per-student spending ($32,189) and the lowest student-teacher ratio (13.1) among nearby schools, yet its proficiency rates in English and Math are well below both district and state averages. It serves a student population with a high level of economic need, with over half qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This creates a notable contrast within Bellevue; for example, just a few miles away, Cherry Crest Elementary School has much higher test scores and a very different demographic profile. The school's performance has declined in recent years, and it faces significant challenges in achieving equitable outcomes for all student subgroups.

Despite these challenges, there are points of context and potential strength. The school's science proficiency is slightly above the state average. Its situation highlights how academic outcomes and student needs can vary widely even within a top district, with schools like Bennett Elementary School and John J. Audubon Elementary (in the neighboring Lake Washington School District) performing at very high levels nearby. The substantial investment in the school suggests the district is providing support, indicating a focus on addressing these complex challenges.

415

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$32,189

Per pupil spending ?

52.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

16411 NE 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008-2491

(425) 456-5700

District: Bellevue School District

Students who attend Sherwood Forest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Highland Middle School
High:	Interlake Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

41.9%

White:

23.4%

Asian:

18.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 66th percentile in 2015 → 33rd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Washington average (43% vs 48% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 33 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg71%

Washington avg48%

776^th of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Bottom 33%▼ down 33 pts since 2015

From top 34% (2015) to bottom 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

14^th of 16Elementary Schools in the Bellevue School District

17^th of 247Bellevue School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	33.5	776 of 1160	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.5	730 of 1168	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.7	677 of 1169	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.6	550 of 1169	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.9	435 of 1107	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	22.4	913 of 1130	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.2	772 of 1054	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	39.4	659 of 1056	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	43.0	620 of 1053	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	63.1	367 of 1067	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	50.3	596 of 1106	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	61.5	425 of 1097	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	43.0	646 of 1092	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	67.3	315 of 1088	71.0%	★★★★☆
2009	54.9	484 of 1072	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	56.3	479 of 1067	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	72.8	237 of 1069	77.8%	★★★★☆
2006	61.0	402 of 1051	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2005	53.7	487 of 1031	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2004	58.5	413 of 1026	59.7%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2019	50.5	105 of 201	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.3	117 of 169	30.8%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	24.4	236 of 303	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	43.8	160 of 320	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	24.9	191 of 213	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	21.6	220 of 248	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.2	283 of 333	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	34.5	717 of 1092	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.3	663 of 1093	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.8	552 of 1094	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	61.9	385 of 1100	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.4	268 of 1008	73.4%	★★★★☆
2019	22.4	875 of 1068	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.7	688 of 1004	31.5%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	10.8	636 of 659	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	19.4	572 of 651	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	28.2	485 of 633	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	43.1	368 of 694	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.6	290 of 501	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	10.4	679 of 697	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	36.0	355 of 540	34.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	11.6	971 of 1013	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	21.8	886 of 1024	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.8	732 of 1013	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.9	852 of 1019	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	37.4	541 of 854	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	17.5	897 of 979	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	21.9	730 of 835	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	32.5	752 of 1098	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.4	763 of 1099	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.1	754 of 1099	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.6	641 of 1113	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.2	558 of 1025	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	26.0	839 of 1075	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.0	772 of 999	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	54.6	456 of 1007	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.1	323 of 1009	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.7	385 of 1011	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.3	406 of 1031	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	73.0	232 of 943	75.4%	★★★★☆
2019	28.5	807 of 1027	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	20.3	713 of 833	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)55th percentile+22 vs school

Asian (2019)48th percentile+29 vs school

Female (2025)34th percentile~ school

Male (2025)32nd percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2025)22nd percentile-11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)4th percentile-29 vs school

Hispanic (2025)3rd percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Science52%+3 vs state

English Language Arts42%-11 vs state

Math35%-8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Math (2025)				% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sherwood Forest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	16411 NE 24th Street	Bellevue	98008	King County	Bellevue School District	No	No	No	Yes	(425) 456-5700	415	32	13.1	52.5%	97 (23.4%)	34 (8.2%)	174 (41.9%)	76 (18.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (8.0%)	33.5	776^th of 1160 public elementary schools	33.1%		36.5	730^th of 1168 public elementary schools	37.5%	46	51.9	51.9	27.1	45.8	54.6	42.2	35.6	33.3	35.9	34.9	81.4	88.1	86.4	86.4	86.4	88.1	89.8	84.8	88.1	88.1	$32,189	$2,472	$29,717
Ardmore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16616 NE 32nd Street	Bellevue	98008	King County	Bellevue School District	No	No	No	Yes	(425) 456-4700	415	27	15.1	53.5%	127 (30.6%)	47 (11.3%)	79 (19.0%)	123 (29.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	36 (8.7%)	36.7	719^th of 1160 public elementary schools	38.0%		24.2	911^th of 1168 public elementary schools	22.0%	192	42.4	42.4	43.1	46.5	39.4	43.3	46.3	44.2	38.2	43.8	83.9	85.5	85.5	85.5	85.5	85.5	88.7	87.1	85.5	85.5	$26,603	$1,004	$25,599
Bennett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17900 NE 16th Street	Bellevue	98008	King County	Bellevue School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 456-4800	513	28	18.2	7.8%	158 (30.8%)	14 (2.7%)	34 (6.6%)	247 (48.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (11.3%)	91.1	97^th of 1160 public elementary schools	91.6%		91.5	89^th of 1168 public elementary schools	92.4%	8	81.2	81.2	71.4	68.0	84.1	74.2	75.0	72.0	77.1	74.7	88.4	90.7	91.9	91.9	91.9	90.7	91.9	91.9	90.7	90.7	$21,307	$138	$21,169
John J. Audubon Elementary	Public	K-5	3045 180th NE	Redmond	98052	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 936-2500	431	27	15.8	7.9%	195 (45.2%)	5 (1.2%)	32 (7.4%)	182 (42.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	95.3	45^th of 1160 public elementary schools	96.1%		95.5	41^st of 1168 public elementary schools	96.5%	4	80.3	80.3	77.2	85.7	84.9	82.3	77.1	82.9	85.1	81.4	96.8	98.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	96.8	98.4	100.0	96.8	96.8	$17,932	$163	$17,769
Puesta del Sol Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	301 151st Place NE	Bellevue	98007	King County	Bellevue School District	No	Yes	No	No	(425) 456-6100	494	24	20.3	24.3%	164 (33.2%)	7 (1.4%)	190 (38.5%)	77 (15.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (10.7%)	78.8	221^st of 1160 public elementary schools	80.9%		76.6	255^th of 1168 public elementary schools	78.2%	34	83.6	83.6	61.8	46.9	83.8	66.0	71.2	54.9	67.7	65.4	88.4	90.3	91.3	91.3	91.3	89.3	92.2	89.3	89.3	89.3	$19,343	$138	$19,205
Stevenson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14220 NE 8th Street	Bellevue	98007	King County	Bellevue School District	No	No	No	Yes	(425) 456-6000	581	39	14.7	55.8%	43 (7.4%)	49 (8.4%)	263 (45.3%)	206 (35.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.8%)	14.7	1030^th of 1160 public elementary schools	11.2%		26.2	877^th of 1168 public elementary schools	24.9%	153	27.8	27.8	27.7	32.4	25.0	28.4	27.7	35.2	27.1	30.1	70.7	77.2	80.4	80.4	80.4	78.3	82.6	77.2	78.3	78.3	$24,790	$1,600	$23,190
Phantom Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1050 160th Avenue SE	Bellevue	98008	King County	Bellevue School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 456-5600	430	23	18.6	35.1%	142 (33.0%)	20 (4.7%)	83 (19.3%)	137 (31.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (10.9%)	78	234^th of 1160 public elementary schools	79.8%		79.6	226^th of 1168 public elementary schools	80.7%	8	73.2	73.2	55.6	70.6	75.4	66.7	57.1	64.7	55.4	58.8	88.9	94.4	90.7	90.7	90.7	94.4	96.3	88.9	94.4	94.4	$23,561	$243	$23,317
Benjamin Rush Elementary	Public	K-5	6101 152nd Ave NE	Redmond	98052	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 936-2690	631	40	15.7	9.7%	127 (20.1%)	10 (1.6%)	37 (5.9%)	427 (67.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.6%)	93.7	64^th of 1160 public elementary schools	94.5%		94.1	61^st of 1168 public elementary schools	94.8%	3	78.4	78.4	73.7	80.0	81.3	78.3	82.7	79.4	71.6	77.9	91.8	93.6	98.2	98.2	98.2	96.4	98.2	98.2	96.4	96.4	$17,646	$171	$17,475
Lake Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14310 SE 12th Street	Bellevue	98007	King County	Bellevue School District	No	No	No	Yes	(425) 456-5300	498	33	15.0	66.3%	88 (17.7%)	83 (16.7%)	198 (39.8%)	74 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	53 (10.6%)	27.8	854^th of 1160 public elementary schools	26.4%		27.5	860^th of 1168 public elementary schools	26.4%	6	34.2	34.2	39.1	36.5	38.5	37.9	40.0	42.9	35.9	39.7	71.7	71.7	73.6	73.6	73.6	75.5	83.0	75.5	75.5	75.5	$25,227	$3,017	$22,210
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary	Public	K-5	3225 - 205th PL NE	Sammamish	98074	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 936-2520	478	29	16.6	5.2%	172 (36.0%)	7 (1.5%)	28 (5.9%)	255 (53.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	95.8	38^th of 1160 public elementary schools	96.7%		95.4	46^th of 1168 public elementary schools	96.1%	8	84.9	84.9	80.5	83.9	82.7	82.4	79.3	86.0	78.1	81.1	96.7	98.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.3	100.0	100.0	$17,518	$163	$17,355

Frequently Asked Questions about Sherwood Forest Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Sherwood Forest Elementary?

Students at Sherwood Forest Elementary are 42% Hispanic, 23% White, 18% Asian, 8% African American, 8% Two or more races.

What district is Sherwood Forest Elementary in?

Bellevue School District

How many students attend Sherwood Forest Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 415 students attended Sherwood Forest Elementary.

Is Sherwood Forest Elementary a good school?

Sherwood Forest Elementary ranks 776^th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Sherwood Forest Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sherwood Forest Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Highland Middle School
High : Interlake Senior High School

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