How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Joseph Sims Elementary | Sheldon High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Elk Grove, CA | Sacramento, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 691 | 2,368 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.7:1 | 22.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.8% | 39.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Joseph Sims Elementary | Sheldon High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,975 | $16,975 |
| District | Elk Grove Unified | Elk Grove Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Joseph Sims Elementary | Sheldon High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21.1% | 9.9% |
| African American | 9.4% | 11.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.7% | 25.4% |
| Asian | 26.9% | 42.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Multiracial | 9.7% | 8.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Joseph Sims Elementary | Sheldon High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 10 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 338.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.7% | 24.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 79 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.