Coleman Place Elementary vs Sherwood Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 828 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coleman Place Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students
Sherwood Forest Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
| Measure | Coleman Place Elementary Norfolk, Virginia | Sherwood Forest Elementary Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1038 of 1,142 | #973 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #22955 of 50,301 | #18612 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 551 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 100.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 70% |
| city | Norfolk | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherwood Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 53.1).
- •Sherwood Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 63%).
- •Sherwood Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •Coleman Place Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100.5%).
- •Sherwood Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.1).
- •Coleman Place Elementary is the larger school with 551 students compared with 406.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Coleman Place Elementary better than Sherwood Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sherwood Forest Elementary ranks higher (59.4 vs 53.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Coleman Place Elementary and Sherwood Forest Elementary?
About 828 m in a straight line, between Norfolk and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coleman Place Elementary: 551. Sherwood Forest Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coleman Place Elementary and Sherwood Forest Elementary rank in Virginia?
Coleman Place Elementary is 1038th of 1,142 and Sherwood Forest Elementary is 973rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).