Serving 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sheldon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sheldon Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district in Sheldon, MO, encompassing approximately 72 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sheldon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sheldon Elementary School's student population of 123 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sheldon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheldon Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1396 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheldon Elementary School's ranking?
Sheldon Elementary School is ranked #1396 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Sheldon Elementary School?
123 students attend Sheldon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Sheldon Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sheldon Elementary School?
Sheldon Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sheldon Elementary School offer ?
Sheldon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sheldon Elementary School part of?
Sheldon Elementary School is part of Sheldon R-VIII School District.
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