Sherwood Forest Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 34600 12th Av SW
       Federal Way, WA  98023-7060


(253) 945-3800

District: Federal Way School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
849th of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,772 Help


Students who attend Sherwood Forest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Illahee Middle School
High:    Todd Beamer High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  350

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
26.0%
White:
24.0%
Asian:
18.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.7% Help


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Compare Details Sherwood Forest Elementary School ranks worse than 72.6% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 8th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Federal Way School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Sherwood Forest Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (26%), White (24%), Asian (18%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sherwood Forest Elementary School is 14.2, which is the lowest among 26 elementary schools in the Federal Way School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sherwood Forest Elementary School is $23,772, which is the 3rd highest among 23 elementary schools in the Federal Way School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sherwood Forest Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sherwood Forest Elementary School 849th of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Sherwood Forest Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Hispanic students:
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Federal Way School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Federal Way School District 203rd of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sherwood Forest Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sherwood Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.56 356th 1026 65.3%
2005 60.14 410th 1031 60.2%
2006 61.23 400th 1051 61.9%
2007 63.62 382nd 1069 64.3%
2008 66.03 346th 1067 67.6%
2009 62.26 402nd 1072 62.5%
2010 64.32 356th 1088 67.3%
2011 60.66 419th 1092 61.6%
2012 44.04 658th 1097 40.0%
2013 46.29 652nd 1106 41.0%
2015 50.35 528th 1067 50.5%
2016 34.68 717th 1053 31.9%
2017 30.56 767th 1056 27.4%
2018 36.63 675th 1054 36.0%
2019 25.97 883rd 1130 21.9%
2021 49.08 523rd 1107 52.8%
2022 31.86 797th 1169 31.8%
2023 28.50 849th 1169 27.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sherwood Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.80 162nd 212 23.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sherwood Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.17 127th 333 61.9%
2019 30.13 193rd 248 22.2%
2022 30.13 162nd 213 23.9%
2023 39.40 137th 254 46.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sherwood Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.14 578th 637 9.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sherwood Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.70 464th 835 44.4%
2019 25.29 811th 979 17.2%
2021 51.89 353rd 854 58.7%
2022 35.67 693rd 1019 32.0%
2023 27.05 810th 1013 20.0%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Sherwood Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.47 741st 1004 26.2%
2019 24.91 854th 1068 20.0%
2021 46.70 497th 1008 50.7%
2022 38.33 667th 1100 39.4%
2023 30.48 778th 1094 28.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Sherwood Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.98 566th 999 43.3%
2019 29.28 794th 1075 26.1%
2021 49.45 463rd 1025 54.8%
2022 30.11 781st 1113 29.8%
2023 25.46 846th 1099 23.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sherwood Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.63 99th 169 41.4%
2019 38.18 131st 201 34.8%
2022 34.03 133rd 187 28.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sherwood Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.27 267th 540 50.6%
2019 22.04 595th 697 14.6%
2021 37.95 297th 501 40.7%
2022 34.62 451st 694 35.0%
2023 39.87 389th 633 38.5%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Sherwood Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.83 597th 833 28.3%
2019 20.64 883rd 1027 14.0%
2021 55.50 397th 943 57.9%
2022 34.50 708th 1031 31.3%
2023 42.43 582nd 1011 42.4%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Open Quote I agree that the classes are large, but I wouldn't say that most of the teachers can't handle it or get angry. I have seen Mrs. Blauser (kindergarten teacher) immediately get the entire classroom's attention just by raising her hand and speaking softly to the students. Mrs. VanDamme can motivate ANY student to succeed no matter what the obstacles. And the school has a wonderful gym teacher and top-notch music instructor. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, September 7, 2012

Open Quote Class sizes are much too large. I have seen many teachers become impatient while trying to control so many children. Kindergarten classes in particular are way too large for the attention a child of this age needs. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sherwood Forest Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 454 44 68 22 6 n/a n/a 0 594
1992 489 34 100 23 1 n/a n/a 0 647
1993 552 48 117 32 4 n/a n/a 0 753
1994 529 47 129 29 5 n/a n/a 0 739
1995 419 38 131 24 3 n/a n/a 0 615
1996 419 38 131 24 3 n/a n/a 0 615
1997 399 39 138 28 6 n/a n/a 0 610
1998 400 36 148 34 6 n/a n/a 0 624
1999 406 33 159 29 4 n/a n/a 0 631
2000 373 42 162 26 3 n/a n/a 0 606
2001 354 57 158 27 3 n/a n/a 0 599
2002 359 71 138 34 5 n/a n/a 0 607
2003 359 71 138 34 5 n/a n/a 0 607
2004 266 70 123 23 4 n/a n/a 0 486
2005 283 63 108 33 7 n/a n/a 1 495
2006 305 72 129 51 6 n/a n/a 3 566
2007 260 71 136 66 7 n/a n/a 4 544
2008 280 66 119 67 5 n/a n/a 14 551
2009 267 58 132 82 5 n/a n/a 12 556
2010 236 51 114 76 4 n/a n/a 18 499
2011 221 49 92 83 2 17 36 0 500
2012 184 41 80 89 2 14 62 0 472
2013 201 31 81 95 1 12 66 0 487
2014 183 28 79 98 0 12 78 0 478
2015 176 35 70 108 0 14 67 0 470
2016 157 33 81 101 1 18 69 0 460
2017 151 36 77 109 3 16 59 0 451
2018 147 41 84 97 2 12 69 0 452
2019 132 45 80 97 4 19 58 0 435
2020 130 41 77 101 2 20 56 0 427
2021 111 45 69 102 1 21 43 0 392
2022 86 41 71 101 1 20 49 0 369
2023 84 43 63 91 0 20 49 0 350

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sherwood Forest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 594 21.0 28.2 n/a
1992 647 24.4 26.5 n/a
1993 753 30.0 25.1 n/a
1994 739 29.5 25.1 n/a
1995 615 27.6 22.3 n/a
1996 615 27.6 22.3 n/a
1997 610 29.3 20.8 n/a
1998 624 25.1 24.9 n/a
1999 631 27.8 22.7 n/a
2000 606 28.5 21.3 n/a
2001 599 29.0 20.7 n/a
2002 607 30.4 20.0 25
2003 607 30.4 20.0 25
2004 486 27.0 18.0 27.4
2005 495 27.0 18.3 27.5
2006 566 28.0 20.2 33
2007 544 29.0 18.8 39.3
2008 551 28.5 19.3 41
2009 556 28.5 19.5 35.7
2010 499 27.5 18.1 45.1
2011 500 26.9 18.5 36.6
2012 472 25.0 18.8 48.1
2013 487 25.0 19.4 44.4
2014 478 n/a n/a 47.3
2015 470 31.0 15.1 52.3
2016 460 26.0 17.6 48.9
2017 451 27.8 16.2 50.6
2018 452 29.0 15.5 44
2019 435 29.0 15.0 46.2
2020 427 29.0 14.7 48.7
2021 392 29.0 13.5 53.6
2022 369 26.3 14.0 52
2023 350 24.5 14.2 61.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sherwood Forest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 594 21.0 28.2 n/a
1992 647 24.4 26.5 n/a
1993 753 30.0 25.1 n/a
1994 739 29.5 25.1 n/a
1995 615 27.6 22.3 n/a
1996 615 27.6 22.3 n/a
1997 610 29.3 20.8 n/a
1998 624 25.1 24.9 n/a
1999 631 27.8 22.7 n/a
2000 606 28.5 21.3 n/a
2001 599 29.0 20.7 n/a
2002 607 30.4 20.0 25
2003 607 30.4 20.0 25
2004 486 27.0 18.0 27.4
2005 495 27.0 18.3 27.5
2006 566 28.0 20.2 33
2007 544 29.0 18.8 39.3
2008 551 28.5 19.3 41
2009 556 28.5 19.5 35.7
2010 499 27.5 18.1 45.1
2011 500 26.9 18.5 36.6
2012 472 25.0 18.8 48.1
2013 487 25.0 19.4 44.4
2014 478 n/a n/a 47.3
2015 470 31.0 15.1 52.3
2016 460 26.0 17.6 48.9
2017 451 27.8 16.2 50.6
2018 452 29.0 15.5 44
2019 435 29.0 15.0 46.2
2020 427 29.0 14.7 48.7
2021 392 29.0 13.5 53.6
2022 369 26.3 14.0 52
2023 350 24.5 14.2 61.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Sherwood Forest Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201690.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%93.7%92.1%96.8%93.7%93.7%92.1%
201780.9%1.5%0.0%0.0%4.4%85.3%88.2%88.2%82.4%85.3%88.2%
201876.3%1.7%0.0%0.0%1.7%79.7%81.4%86.4%76.3%78.0%81.4%
201993.7%1.6%0.0%1.6%0.0%96.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%
202085.3%2.9%0.0%2.9%4.4%89.7%88.2%91.2%85.3%88.2%88.2%88.2%88.2%88.2%
202190.4%3.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%94.2%96.2%96.2%94.2%96.2%92.3%92.3%92.3%96.2%
202291.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%96.6%94.8%91.4%93.1%94.8%94.8%94.8%94.8%94.8%
202385.9%6.3%0.0%4.7%4.7%92.2%90.6%92.2%92.2%90.6%92.2%92.2%92.2%90.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Sherwood Forest Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.6%0.2%0.2%4.6%95.2%95.2%96.1%94.9%95.6%95.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sherwood Forest Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $753 (4.4%) $16,342 (95.6%) $17,095
2020 $482 (3.8%) $12,358 (96.2%) $12,840
2021 $1,143 (5.2%) $20,981 (94.8%) $22,124
2022 $2,508 (10.6%) $21,264 (89.4%) $23,772

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sherwood Forest Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 883rd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 849th of 1169 Elementary schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sherwood Forest Elementary School)43.843.3
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Federal Way School District)41.835.1
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Sherwood Forest Elementary School)45.233.3
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Federal Way School District)44.633.4
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sherwood Forest Elementary School)42.733.3
 9.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Federal Way School District)43.531.2
 12.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Sherwood Forest Elementary School)45.139.3
 5.8%
   4th Grade Math (Federal Way School District)4229.3
 12.7%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sherwood Forest Elementary School)5039.6
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Federal Way School District)45.238.3
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Sherwood Forest Elementary School)34.933.3
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (Federal Way School District)34.324
 10.4%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Sherwood Forest Elementary School)42.440.7
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Federal Way School District)34.531.4
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sherwood Forest Elementary School)45.338.8
 6.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Federal Way School District)47.436.7
 10.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Sherwood Forest Elementary School)42.135.3
 6.8%
   All Grades Math (Federal Way School District)34.624
 10.6%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Sherwood Forest Elementary School)42.440.7
 1.7%
   All Grades Science (Federal Way School District)35.829.7
 6.1%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students435350
 19.5%
African American4543
 4.4%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian8063
 21.3%
Hispanic9791
 6.2%
Pacific Islander1920
 5.3%
White13284
 36.4%
Two or More Races5849
 15.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.2%61.7%
 15.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sherwood Forest Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 350 students attended Sherwood Forest Elementary School.

Students at Sherwood Forest Elementary School are 26% Hispanic, 24% White, 18% Asian, 14% Two or more races, 12% African American, 6% Pacific Islander.

Sherwood Forest Elementary School ranks 849th of 1169 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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

Middle : Illahee Middle School
High : Todd Beamer High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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