East Elementary School vs Sheldon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 409 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Elementary School
Sheldon · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
468 students
Sheldon High School
Sheldon · Public high · Grades 9–12
356 students
| Measure | East Elementary School Sheldon, Iowa | Sheldon High School Sheldon, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #136 of 654 | #165 of 319 |
| National rank | #3030 of 50,301 | #2281 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 468 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 32.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| city | Sheldon | Sheldon |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 74.3).
- •East Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •East Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Sheldon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 42.3%).
- •Sheldon High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.2).
- •East Elementary School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 356.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Elementary School better than Sheldon High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Elementary School ranks higher (83.7 vs 74.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East Elementary School and Sheldon High School?
About 409 m in a straight line, between Sheldon and Sheldon in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Elementary School: 468. Sheldon High School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Elementary School and Sheldon High School rank in Iowa?
East Elementary School is 136th of 654 and Sheldon High School is 165th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).