Sheldon Early Childhood Academy serves 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Attendance Zone: Sheldon Early Childhood Academy's attendance zone covers the entire district in Houston, TX, encompassing approximately 46.6 square miles. Parents can expect an average drive time of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sheldon Early Childhood Academy's student population of 562 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
562 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sheldon Early Childhood Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
67%
54%
Black
26%
13%
White
4%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sheldon Early Childhood Academy often compared to?
Sheldon Early Childhood Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Purple Sage Elementary School, Sheldon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Sheldon Early Childhood Academy?
562 students attend Sheldon Early Childhood Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sheldon Early Childhood Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sheldon Early Childhood Academy?
Sheldon Early Childhood Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sheldon Early Childhood Academy offer ?
Sheldon Early Childhood Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Sheldon Early Childhood Academy part of?
Sheldon Early Childhood Academy is part of Sheldon Independent School District.
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