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Sheldon Middle School

PublicGrades 5–8
Sheldon, Iowa · Sheldon Comm School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students312
Student:Teacher13.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch37%
Title INo
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 355
312
Total Enrollment
State avg: 42%
37%-4.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Sheldon Middle School is a public elementary serving grades 5–8 in Sheldon, Iowa. The school enrolls 312 students. It is part of the Sheldon Comm School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Iowa state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span5–8
DistrictSheldon Comm School District
County19141
CitySheldon
ZIP51201
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID192598001475

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment312
White69.2%
Hispanic / Latino24.7%
Black / African American2.6%
Asian1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.0%
Two or More Races1.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
69.2%
Hispanic
24.7%
Black
2.6%
Asian
1.0%
Two+
1.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %37%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)