- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sheldon, IA
East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192598001473
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sheldon · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sheldon, IA.
School address
District: Sheldon Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192598001473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
East Elementary School held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 192598001473 · Sheldon, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 13.4:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Sheldon High School (356 students)
East Elementary School held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
East Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Elementary School
468 students
- Sheldon High S
Sheldon High School
356 students
- Sheldon Middle
Sheldon Middle School
312 students
- Little Orabs P 43
Little Orabs Preschool
43 students
What this shows East Elementary School reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elementary School compares
East Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▲ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Iowa - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,849
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, East Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sheldon Comm School District reports $11,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheldon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Orabs Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to East Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar other schools in Sheldon
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Elementary School
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has 468 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sheldon, IA. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Elementary School?
36.9% of students at East Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Elementary School is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Sheldon, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Elementary School rank among public schools in Sheldon?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sheldon, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sheldon Comm School District?
Besides East Elementary School, Sheldon Comm School District also operates Sheldon High School (356 students), Sheldon Middle School (312 students), and Little Orabs Preschool (43 students). See the Sheldon Comm School District district page for the complete list.