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Sherwood Elementary

1744 Dixon Road, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States

+1 (704) 866-6609

http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/sherwood

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Sherwood Elementary Overview

About This School

Sherwood Elementary is a public elementary in Gastonia, North Carolina, serving 553 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 with 33 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $36,697, while the school provides one counselor for every 553 students. Students at Sherwood Elementary represent a diverse demographic, consisting of 43% Black, 30% Hispanic, 16% White, 9% Two or More Races, and 2% Asian students. The student body is evenly split between male and female populations.

553

Total Students

PK-5

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

33 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Gaston County

Students per Counselor

553:1

Sherwood Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.5:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

553

Students per Counselor

Sherwood Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$36,697

City Avg: $37,443

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor553:1

Sherwood Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

50.45%

Male

49.55%

Female

Total Enrollment: 553 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White15.55%

Hispanic29.66%

Asian1.99%

Black43.22%

Two or More Races9.22%

Native American0.36%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwood Elementary

Q: What is Sherwood Elementary?

A: Sherwood Elementary is a elementary public located in Gastonia.

Q: How many students attend Sherwood Elementary?

A: Sherwood Elementary has approximately 553 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elementary is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about Sherwood Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Sherwood Elementary - Gastonia, NC

Quick Facts about Sherwood Elementary
School Name	Sherwood Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	1744 Dixon Road, Gastonia, NC 28054, Gastonia, NC
County	Gaston County
Phone	+1 (704) 866-6609
Total Students	553
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	33
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Sherwood Elementary

What is Sherwood Elementary?

Sherwood Elementary is a elementary public located in Gastonia.

How many students attend Sherwood Elementary?

Sherwood Elementary has approximately 553 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elementary is 16:1.

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