Sheldon Elementary School

78 Poor Farm Road
Sheldon, VT 05483
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sheldon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50% in VT
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sheldon Elementary School's student population of 353 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
353 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Sheldon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheldon Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VT)
#177 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
40%
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35-39%
44%
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20-29%
35%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
3%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
91%
88%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.17
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Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sheldon Elementary School's ranking?
Sheldon Elementary School is ranked #177 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Sheldon Elementary School often compared to?
Sheldon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Sheldon Elementary School?
353 students attend Sheldon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sheldon Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sheldon Elementary School?
Sheldon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sheldon Elementary School offer ?
Sheldon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sheldon Elementary School part of?

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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