Serving 335 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
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Sheldon Elementary School's student population of 335 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
Sheldon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheldon Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#199 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
92%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
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Sheldon Elementary School is ranked #199 out of 283 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, St. Albans City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
335 students attend Sheldon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sheldon Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheldon Elementary School?
Sheldon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sheldon Elementary School part of?
Sheldon Elementary School is part of Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85.
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