What grades does Sherwood Acres Elementary School serve?

Sherwood Acres Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Albany area.

Where is Sherwood Acres Elementary School located?

Sherwood Acres Elementary School is a urban school in Albany, GA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Acres Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Acres Elementary School is 15.8:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Albany, GA?

Schools in Albany include Sherwood Acres Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Albany area.

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Sherwood Acres Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Albany, Georgia|Dougherty County

Albany, GA 31707

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Mon

DCSS Board of Education MeetingEventDistrict-wide

Sep

Thu

DCSS Board of Education MeetingEventDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Fall Break - Dougherty County Schools

Oct

Mon

Remote Learning Day (Students) & Professional Learning Day (Staff)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Tue

Fall Break (All Schools and Offices Closed)BreakDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

Fall Break (All Schools and Offices Closed)BreakDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

646

Student:Teacher

15.8:1

Locale

Urban

District

Dougherty County

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(229)431-3397

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

15-19%

Math Proficiency

10-14%

Chronic Absenteeism

4.3%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

24 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.6:1

Worse than average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

539

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

37.98

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

2.25

Social Workers

Nurses

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,742

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,339

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$20,374

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 26%State 40%Local 35%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

39.8%

Below 150% poverty line

10.4%

Unemployment rate

15.3%

Uninsured residents

15.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,701

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,617

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

515 (32%)

Intellectual Disability

336 (21%)

Autism

181 (11%)

Other Health Impairment

176 (11%)

Speech/Language Impairment

160 (10%)

Emotional Disturbance

34 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

630

Current enrollment

Stable(+4% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 14, 2026

DCSS Board of Education Meeting

Event

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

DCSS Board of Education Meeting

Event

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Fall Break

Fall Break - Dougherty County Schools

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Dougherty County. Sherwood Acres Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conferences & Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide No School - Dougherty County Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day (All Schools and Offices Closed) District-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Remote Learning Day (Students) & Professional Learning Day (Staff)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	DCSS Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	DCSS Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Fall Break - Dougherty County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Remote Learning Day (Students) & Professional Learning Day (Staff)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	Fall Break (All Schools and Offices Closed)District-wide	Break	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Fall Break (All Schools and Offices Closed)District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	DCSS Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	DCSS Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	DCSS Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans DayDistrict-wide No School - Dougherty County Schools	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day Holiday (All Schools and Offices Closed)District-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Thanksgiving Break - Dougherty County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Remote Learning Day (Students) & Professional Learning Day (Staff)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Thanksgiving Holidays (All Schools and Offices Closed)District-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	DCSS Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break (All Schools and Offies Closed)District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Winter Break - Dougherty County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Remote Learning Day (Students) & Professional Learning Day (Staff)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 11, 2027	DCSS Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Jan 14, 2027	Parent/Teacher Conferences & Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide No School - Dougherty County Schools	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Holiday (All Schools and Offices Closed)District-wide	Holiday	—
Thu, Jan 28, 2027	DCSS Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Feb 8, 2027	DCSS Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Remote Learning Day (Students) & Professional Learning Day (Staff)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Mid-Winter BreakDistrict-wide Mid-Winter Break - Dougherty County Schools	Break	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	Mid-Winter Break (All Schools Closed)District-wide	Break	—
Thu, Feb 25, 2027	DCSS Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	DCSS Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	DCSS Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring Break (All Schools and Offices Closed)District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Spring Break - Dougherty County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	DCSS Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Apr 29, 2027	DCSS Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, May 10, 2027	DCSS Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Last Day of School & Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide Last Day of School - Dougherty County Schools	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	DCSS Graduation Ceremony #1District-wide	Event	—
Sat, May 22, 2027	DCSS Graduation Ceremony #2District-wide	Event	—
Sat, May 22, 2027	DCSS Graduation Ceremony #3District-wide	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	DCSS Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day (All Schools and Offices Closed)District-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, Jun 1, 2027	Summer Learning ProgramDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Juneteenth Holiday (All Schools and Offices Closed)District-wide	Holiday	—
Thu, Jun 24, 2027	DCSS Board of Education MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—

Showing 49 events for the 2026-27 school year

Frequently Asked Questions about Sherwood Acres Elementary School

Sherwood Acres Elementary School currently enrolls 646 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in GA.