- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sacramento, CA
Sheldon High
Federal NCES profile for Sheldon High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061233007226
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheldon High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #12 of 31
- high schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheldon High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheldon High ranks #12 of 31 high schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233007226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-77 students YoY
Sheldon High held near 2,415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-77 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 109.7 → 105.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-77 students YoY 061233007226 · Sacramento, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,368 enr · 21.7:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (2,650 students)
Sheldon High held near 2,415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-77 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 109.7 → 105.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sheldon High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High
2,650 students
- Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove High
2,536 students
- This school
Sheldon High
2,368 students
- Monterey Trail
Monterey Trail High
2,263 students
- Laguna Creek H
Laguna Creek High
2,142 students
- Cosumnes Oaks
Cosumnes Oaks High
2,109 students
What this shows Sheldon High reports 2,368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheldon High compares
Sheldon High 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,368 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,368
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$15,921
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
African American 11.0%
White 9.9%
Two or More 8.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Sheldon High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elk Grove Unified reports $15,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sheldon High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monterey Trail High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laguna Creek High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cosumnes Oaks High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheldon High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,109
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Sacramento
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
C. K. Mcclatchy High
Standard public school
2,569 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Inderkum High
Standard public school
2,194 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Grant Union High
Standard public school
1,987 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Rio Americano High
Standard public school
1,891 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Hiram W. Johnson High
Standard public school
1,682 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Florin High
Standard public school
1,679 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~2,368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheldon High
How many students attend Sheldon High?
Sheldon High has 2,368 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,492 (2022-23) → 2,415 (2023-24), nearly flat (-77).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheldon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheldon High is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheldon High?
39.0% of students at Sheldon High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheldon High?
The largest demographic group at Sheldon High is Asian at 42.4% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheldon High?
Sheldon High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Sheldon High rank among high schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheldon High ranks #12 of 31 high schools in Sacramento, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk Grove Unified?
Besides Sheldon High, Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students), Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students), and Monterey Trail High (2,263 students). See the Elk Grove Unified district page for the complete list.