E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learning serves 514 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: 13%
- Reading Proficiency: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learning's student population of 514 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
514 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learning is 0.45, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)13%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
6%
12%

Hispanic
73%
56%

Black
10%
5%

White
6%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learning?
514 students attend E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learning students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
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 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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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