Serving 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sheldon Woods Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sheldon Woods Elementary School serves the northern part of West Olive, MI, covering an attendance area of approximately 17 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sheldon Woods Elementary School's student population of 145 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Rankings
Sheldon Woods Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheldon Woods Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1534 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheldon Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Sheldon Woods Elementary School is ranked #1534 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Sheldon Woods Elementary School?
145 students attend Sheldon Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sheldon Woods Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sheldon Woods Elementary School?
Sheldon Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sheldon Woods Elementary School offer ?
Sheldon Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sheldon Woods Elementary School part of?
Sheldon Woods Elementary School is part of West Ottawa Public School District.
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