Serving 492 students in grades Kindergarten-8, E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learning ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning serves the northwest part of Fairfield, CA, encompassing an area of approximately one square mile. Families within the zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest distance from the school to the zone edge being around 1.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learning's student population of 492 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
492 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learning ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learning is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8801 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learning's ranking?
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learning is ranked #8801 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learning often compared to?
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learningis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learning?
492 students attend E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learning students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learning?
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learning has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learning offer ?
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learning offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learning part of?
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learning is part of Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District.
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