- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sheldon, IA
Sheldon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sheldon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192598001475
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheldon Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Sheldon · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheldon Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheldon Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sheldon, IA.
School address
District: Sheldon Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192598001475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Sheldon Middle School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 192598001475 · Sheldon, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 14.2:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: East Elementary School (468 students)
Sheldon Middle School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Sheldon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Elementar
East Elementary School
468 students
- Sheldon High S
Sheldon High School
356 students
- This school
Sheldon Middle School
312 students
- Little Orabs P 43
Little Orabs Preschool
43 students
What this shows Sheldon Middle School reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheldon Middle School compares
Sheldon Middle 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 | 37.8% | ▲ 4% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 49% | - | - |
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.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
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
14.1%
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
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Sheldon Middle 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 Sheldon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheldon High 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- 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 (~312 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sheldon Middle School
How many students attend Sheldon Middle School?
Sheldon Middle School has 312 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sheldon, IA. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheldon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheldon Middle 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 Middle School?
37.8% of students at Sheldon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheldon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sheldon Middle School is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Sheldon, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheldon Middle School?
Sheldon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Sheldon?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheldon Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Sheldon Comm School District also operates East Elementary School (468 students), Sheldon High School (356 students), and Little Orabs Preschool (43 students). See the Sheldon Comm School District district page for the complete list.