How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cherokee Comm School District | Sheldon Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cherokee, Iowa | Sheldon, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 1,200 | 1,196 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 15.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cherokee Comm School District | Sheldon Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,203 | $11,849 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| State Revenue | 50.5% | 49.7% |
| Local Revenue | 39.5% | 37.8% |
Cherokee Comm School District
Federal State Local
Sheldon Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cherokee Comm School District | Sheldon Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.5% | 65.2% |
| African American | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% | 28.8% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.8% | 29.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cherokee Comm School District | Sheldon Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 432.7:1 | 321:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.0% | 15.4% |
School Types
Cherokee Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Sheldon Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.