- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sheldon, IA
Sheldon High School
Federal NCES profile for Sheldon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192598001474
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheldon High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sheldon · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheldon High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheldon High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sheldon, IA.
School address
District: Sheldon Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192598001474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Sheldon High School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 192598001474 · Sheldon, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 14.2:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: East Elementary School (468 students)
Sheldon High School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Sheldon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Elementar
East Elementary School
468 students
- This school
Sheldon High School
356 students
- Sheldon Middle
Sheldon Middle School
312 students
- Little Orabs P 43
Little Orabs Preschool
43 students
What this shows Sheldon High School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheldon High School compares
Sheldon High 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 9% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 54% in Iowa - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Sheldon High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Sheldon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheldon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Orabs Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sheldon High 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
- -
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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheldon High School
How many students attend Sheldon High School?
Sheldon High School has 356 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sheldon, IA. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheldon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheldon High School is 14.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% 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 Sheldon High School?
33.0% of students at Sheldon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheldon High School?
The largest demographic group at Sheldon High School is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Sheldon, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheldon High School?
Sheldon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 School rank among public schools in Sheldon?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheldon High School ranks #2 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 Sheldon High School, Sheldon Comm School District also operates East Elementary School (468 students), Sheldon Middle School (312 students), and Little Orabs Preschool (43 students). See the Sheldon Comm School District district page for the complete list.