Sheldon Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Richmond, California 94803 · West Contra Costa Unified
#4005 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#42849 of 50,301 nationally
About Sheldon Elementary
Sheldon Elementary is a public elementary located in Richmond, in the West Contra Costa Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 318 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 23.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 4005th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 318.
There are 32 schools in Richmond; Sheldon Elementary ranks 12th of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)67.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sheldon Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sheldon Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
De Anza High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,047 students · 871 m away
Murphy Elementary
El Sobrante · Public elementary · Grades K–6
460 students · 1.1 km away
Valley View Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–6
220 students · 1.3 km away
Betty Reid Soskin Middle
El Sobrante · Public middle · Grades 6–8
372 students · 2.2 km away
Olinda Elementary
El Sobrante · Public elementary · Grades K–6
318 students · 2.6 km away
Stewart Elementary
Pinole · Public elementary · Grades K–8
379 students · 2.6 km away
Ellerhorst Elementary
Pinole · Public elementary · Grades K–6
319 students · 2.7 km away
Highland Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–6
377 students · 2.8 km away
Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy
Richmond · Charter high · Grades 6–12
590 students · 2.8 km away
Pinole Valley High
Pinole · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,245 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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318 students
Alta Heights Elementary
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318 students
Olinda Elementary
El Sobrante · Public elementary · Grades K–6
318 students
Clairemont Canyons Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sheldon Elementary a good school?
Sheldon Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 23.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #4005 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sheldon Elementary rank in California?
Sheldon Elementary ranks #4005 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #42849 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sheldon Elementary?
Sheldon Elementary had 318 students in 2025.
Is Sheldon Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Sheldon Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sheldon Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sheldon Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.