Sheldon Elementary

Summary:

Sheldon Elementary is a public elementary school in Richmond, California, serving 314 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the West Contra Costa Unified School District, which is ranked 1,129 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sheldon Elementary faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 20% of California elementary schools. The school's academic performance is well below the district and state averages, with only 22.58% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and just 17.09% proficient or better in Mathematics. Sheldon's performance on the California Science Assessment is also low, with only 20.83% of students meeting or exceeding standards. The school's high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 12.3% to 48.6% in recent years, further contribute to its struggles.

Compared to nearby schools like Olinda Elementary, Stewart Elementary, and Mira Vista Elementary, Sheldon Elementary performs significantly worse on academic measures and has a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for the students at Sheldon Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-6

 2601 May Rd.
       Richmond, CA  94803-3196


(510) 231-1414

District: West Contra Costa Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4786th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,091 Help


Students who attend Sheldon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Betty Reid Soskin Middle
High:    De Anza High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.6 Help
Number of students:  320

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.7%
Asian:
18.4%
African American:
11.6%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.3% Help


 See top rated California elementary schools

 Compare Sheldon Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Sheldon Elementary ranks worse than 81.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 21st among 37 ranked elementary schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.71. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.7%), Asian (18.4%), African American (11.6%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 75.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sheldon Elementary is 21.6, which is the 13th best among 37 elementary schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Sheldon Elementary employs 14.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sheldon Elementary is $7,091, which is the 8th highest among 37 elementary schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sheldon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheldon Elementary 4786th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Sheldon Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:


West Contra Costa Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks West Contra Costa Unified 1129th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Sheldon Elementary?

Rank History for Sheldon Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Sheldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.93 2505th 4809 47.9%
2005 53.12 2041st 4822 57.7%
2006 52.42 2076th 4818 56.9%
2007 54.17 2102nd 5113 58.9%
2008 58.85 1905th 5113 62.7%
2009 53.34 2279th 5193 56.1%
2010 32.33 3672nd 5314 30.9%
2011 41.21 3157th 5377 41.3%
2012 41.06 3201st 5390 40.6%
2013 31.26 3943rd 5530 28.7%
2015 36.82 3210th 5611 42.8%
2016 34.81 3426th 5614 39.0%
2017 30.95 3760th 5692 33.9%
2018 24.60 4271st 5662 24.6%
2019 26.59 4226th 5789 27.0%
2022 21.48 4696th 5883 20.2%
2023 18.99 4958th 5874 15.6%
2024 20.71 4786th 5862 18.4%
See the entire list of California Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sheldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.73 2607th 3246 19.7%
2019 44.04 1548th 3275 52.7%
2022 30.37 2572nd 3311 22.3%
2023 19.36 3171st 3250 2.4%
2024 20.57 3053rd 3160 3.4%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sheldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.87 4065th 5084 20.0%
2019 35.72 3450th 5173 33.3%
2022 30.59 3785th 5264 28.1%
2023 19.05 4783rd 5374 11.0%
2024 21.81 4637th 5511 15.9%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Sheldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.32 3463rd 5413 36.0%
2019 34.02 3496th 5492 36.3%
2022 21.80 4530th 5635 19.6%
2023 20.50 4653rd 5617 17.2%
2024 22.72 4446th 5605 20.7%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Sheldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.19 2011th 2128 5.5%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Sheldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.42 4793rd 5431 11.7%
2019 22.71 4402nd 5510 20.1%
2022 23.10 4420th 5663 21.9%
2023 19.60 4755th 5650 15.8%
2024 20.71 4636th 5636 17.7%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Sheldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 4.81 1079th 1154 6.5%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Sheldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.85 362nd 700 48.3%
2019 49.67 326th 747 56.4%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Sheldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.08 4041st 4830 16.3%
2019 22.81 4191st 4963 15.6%
2022 25.62 4067th 5084 20.0%
2023 12.80 4917th 5098 3.6%
2024 14.40 4794th 5102 6.0%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Sheldon Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 







Data source: California Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Sheldon Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Sheldon Elementary, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Sheldon Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 267 53 71 44 1 n/a n/a 0 436
1989 293 71 77 44 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1990 329 78 106 52 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1991 327 86 101 69 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1992 302 97 103 79 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1993 293 126 90 77 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1994 288 135 80 93 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1995 251 138 66 86 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1996 251 138 66 86 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1997 230 125 72 83 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1998 219 130 90 95 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1999 210 134 90 114 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2000 197 134 101 113 1 n/a n/a 0 546
2001 178 145 98 122 0 n/a n/a 8 551
2002 134 132 94 117 8 n/a n/a 8 493
2003 134 132 94 117 8 n/a n/a 8 493
2004 122 109 90 114 2 n/a n/a 14 451
2005 96 98 92 104 0 n/a n/a 11 401
2006 91 98 95 99 0 n/a n/a 12 395
2007 77 102 80 104 0 n/a n/a 22 385
2008 71 95 79 100 1 n/a n/a 0 346
2009 60 91 74 96 0 3 32 0 356
2010 81 91 66 97 0 6 4 0 345
2011 77 82 57 103 0 5 97 0 421
2012 82 124 75 124 1 7 2 0 415
2013 63 122 79 127 2 11 7 0 411
2014 52 101 73 123 0 13 5 0 367
2015 46 109 71 139 1 9 26 0 401
2016 41 102 75 138 0 6 13 0 375
2017 31 100 81 146 0 2 22 0 382
2018 46 83 70 143 0 3 21 0 366
2019 35 68 67 135 0 6 24 0 335
2020 44 56 64 124 0 2 25 0 315
2021 35 61 71 112 2 2 25 0 308
2022 33 52 61 122 1 1 25 0 295
2023 30 46 61 146 2 1 28 0 314
2024 28 37 59 159 3 3 30 1 320

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sheldon Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 436 15.0 29.0 n/a
1989 485 20.0 24.2 n/a
1990 565 23.4 24.1 n/a
1991 583 23.5 24.8 n/a
1992 581 23.9 24.3 20.1
1993 586 21.0 27.9 27.3
1994 596 21.0 28.4 32
1995 541 19.0 28.5 35.3
1996 541 19.0 28.5 35.3
1997 510 18.0 28.3 43.5
1998 534 22.0 24.3 46.6
1999 548 27.0 20.3 47.8
2000 546 26.2 20.8 46.2
2001 551 28.0 19.7 46.4
2002 493 23.5 21.0 45.2
2003 493 23.5 21.0 45.2
2004 451 21.0 21.5 47.1
2005 401 19.0 21.1 45.9
2006 395 18.0 21.9 49.1
2007 385 19.0 20.3 59.2
2008 346 19.0 18.2 65
2009 356 18.0 18.7 61.8
2010 345 16.0 21.5 63.2
2011 421 n/a n/a 60.8
2012 415 21.0 19.7 n/a
2013 411 18.0 22.8 64.5
2014 367 15.8 23.2 68.1
2015 401 18.0 22.2 63.1
2016 375 17.0 22.0 66.9
2017 382 16.8 22.7 69.6
2018 366 14.8 24.7 74.3
2019 335 11.8 28.3 74.9
2020 315 n/a n/a 65.1
2021 308 13.0 23.6 57.5
2022 295 12.8 23.0 42.7
2023 314 14.3 21.9 56.1
2024 320 14.8 21.6 75.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sheldon Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 436 15.0 29.0 n/a
1989 485 20.0 24.2 n/a
1990 565 23.4 24.1 n/a
1991 583 23.5 24.8 n/a
1992 581 23.9 24.3 20.1
1993 586 21.0 27.9 27.3
1994 596 21.0 28.4 32
1995 541 19.0 28.5 35.3
1996 541 19.0 28.5 35.3
1997 510 18.0 28.3 43.5
1998 534 22.0 24.3 46.6
1999 548 27.0 20.3 47.8
2000 546 26.2 20.8 46.2
2001 551 28.0 19.7 46.4
2002 493 23.5 21.0 45.2
2003 493 23.5 21.0 45.2
2004 451 21.0 21.5 47.1
2005 401 19.0 21.1 45.9
2006 395 18.0 21.9 49.1
2007 385 19.0 20.3 59.2
2008 346 19.0 18.2 65
2009 356 18.0 18.7 61.8
2010 345 16.0 21.5 63.2
2011 421 n/a n/a 60.8
2012 415 21.0 19.7 n/a
2013 411 18.0 22.8 64.5
2014 367 15.8 23.2 68.1
2015 401 18.0 22.2 63.1
2016 375 17.0 22.0 66.9
2017 382 16.8 22.7 69.6
2018 366 14.8 24.7 74.3
2019 335 11.8 28.3 74.9
2020 315 n/a n/a 65.1
2021 308 13.0 23.6 57.5
2022 295 12.8 23.0 42.7
2023 314 14.3 21.9 56.1
2024 320 14.8 21.6 75.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Sheldon Elementary

Help
Compare
YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201298.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%98.0%
201392.0%0.0%0.0%8.0%92.0%98.0%100.0%92.0%94.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201597.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.0%100.0%
201693.0%2.0%2.0%4.0%95.0%93.0%96.0%95.0%96.0%
201796.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%96.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%≥98.0%
2018≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2019≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
202095.5%0.0%4.6%97.0%
202191.8%0.0%0.0%95.1%95.1%95.1%93.4%
202296.8%0.0%3.2%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sheldon Elementary

Help

YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,091

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sheldon Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4226th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4958th of 5874 Elementary schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sheldon Elementary)31.312.5
 18.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Contra Costa Unified)31.828.9
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sheldon Elementary)31.97.1
 24.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Contra Costa Unified)32.931.1
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sheldon Elementary)2717.9
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Contra Costa Unified)31.530.9
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sheldon Elementary)187.1
 10.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Contra Costa Unified)25.127.6
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sheldon Elementary)45.828.9
 17%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Contra Costa Unified)37.631.7
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sheldon Elementary)24.515.1
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Contra Costa Unified)23.721.8
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Sheldon Elementary)2015.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (West Contra Costa Unified)21.222.4
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sheldon Elementary)5038.5
 11.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Contra Costa Unified)32.730.1
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sheldon Elementary)16.713.2
 3.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Contra Costa Unified)25.121.2
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students335314
 6.3%
African American6846
 32.4%
American Indian02
Asian6761
 9%
Hispanic135146
 8.1%
Pacific Islander61
 83.3%
White3530
 14.3%
Two or More Races2428
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.9%56.1%
 18.9%


Schools Near Sheldon Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about Sheldon Elementary

Students who attend Sheldon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Betty Reid Soskin Middle
High : De Anza High

Students at Sheldon Elementary are 50% Hispanic, 18% Asian, 12% African American, 9% Two or more races, 9% White.

Sheldon Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.4% of California elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 320 students attended Sheldon Elementary.


Rate Sheldon Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Sheldon Elementary!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 86 milliseconds.