- Enrollment
- 2,111
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairfield, CA
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning
Federal NCES profile for E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061336001527
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools.
- #16 of 18
- elementary schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.9:1
- large classes for California
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning ranks #16 of 18 elementary schools in Fairfield, CA.
School address
District: Fairfield-Suisun Unified · California
NCES ID 061336001527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 061336001527 · Fairfield, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 28.9:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Angelo Rodriguez High (2,111 students)
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Angelo Rodrigu
Angelo Rodriguez High
2,111 students
- Armijo High
Armijo High
1,844 students
- Fairfield High
Fairfield High
1,605 students
- Grange Middle
Grange Middle
944 students
- Green Valley M
Green Valley Middle
903 students
- This school 492
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning
492 students
What this shows E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning compares
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.9:1 | ▲ 34% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.9:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
53.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,652
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.8%
African American 8.1%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 6.1%
White 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Fairfield-Suisun Unified reports $14,652 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Rodriguez High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Armijo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grange Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Valley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Fairfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
K. I. Jones Elementary
Standard public school
760 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Nelda Mundy Elementary
Standard public school
756 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Cordelia Hills Elementary
Standard public school
754 students 26:1 students per teacher
Weir Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
699 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Laurel Creek Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Center Elementary
Standard public school
640 students 30.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning
How many students attend E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning?
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning has 492 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning is 28.9:1, which is 34% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 84% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning?
70.4% of students at E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning?
The largest demographic group at E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning is Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment, in Fairfield, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning?
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning rank among elementary schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning ranks #16 of 18 elementary schools in Fairfield, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fairfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield-Suisun Unified?
Besides E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning, Fairfield-Suisun Unified also operates Angelo Rodriguez High (2,111 students), Armijo High (1,844 students), and Fairfield High (1,605 students). See the Fairfield-Suisun Unified district page for the complete list.