Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sheldon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sheldon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sheldon Elementary School's student population of 318 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
318 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Motto
Creating a Community of Lifelong Learners
School Rankings
Sheldon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheldon Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8082 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
19%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
10%
20%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheldon Elementary School's ranking?
Sheldon Elementary School is ranked #8082 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sheldon Elementary School often compared to?
Sheldon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murphy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sheldon Elementary School?
318 students attend Sheldon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sheldon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 10% 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 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
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 West Contra Costa Unified School District.
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