Sheldon Elementary School (Closed 2008)

23 Grand Ave N
Sheldon, ND 58068
Sheldon Elementary School serves 25 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ND)
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
96%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
6%
School District Name
Sheldon 2 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sheldon Elementary School?
25 students attend Sheldon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sheldon Elementary School students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sheldon Elementary School?
Sheldon Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sheldon Elementary School offer ?
Sheldon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sheldon Elementary School part of?
Sheldon Elementary School is part of Sheldon 2 School District.

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