- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sheldon, VT
Sheldon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sheldon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500044100286
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheldon Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Vermont schools.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 337
- students enrolled
Sheldon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 500044100286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Sheldon Elementary School grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 500044100286 · Sheldon, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 15.3:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Berkshire Elementary School (185 students)
Sheldon Elementary School grew from 335 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Sheldon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sheldon Elementary School
337 students
- Berkshire Elem
Berkshire Elementary School
185 students
- Montgomery Ele
Montgomery Elementary School
157 students
- Bakersfield Sc
Bakersfield School
143 students
What this shows Sheldon Elementary School reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheldon Elementary School compares
Sheldon Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 8% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Vermont - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$14,306
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Sheldon Elementary School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 reports $14,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sheldon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montgomery Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bakersfield School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheldon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~337 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sheldon Elementary School
How many students attend Sheldon Elementary School?
Sheldon Elementary School has 337 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sheldon, VT. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheldon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheldon Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 29% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheldon Elementary School?
25.4% of students at Sheldon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheldon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sheldon Elementary School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Sheldon, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheldon Elementary School?
Sheldon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85?
Besides Sheldon Elementary School, Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 also operates Berkshire Elementary School (185 students), Montgomery Elementary School (157 students), and Bakersfield School (143 students). See the Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 district page for the complete list.