East Elementary School vs Sheldon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 904 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 Middle School
Sheldon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
312 students
| Measure | East Elementary School Sheldon, Iowa | Sheldon Middle School Sheldon, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #136 of 654 | #59 of 239 |
| National rank | #3030 of 50,301 | #1009 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 468 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 78% |
| city | Sheldon | Sheldon |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.7 vs 83.2).
- •East Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •East Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 75%).
- •Sheldon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 42.3%).
- •Sheldon Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.2).
- •East Elementary School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 312.
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 Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Elementary School and Sheldon Middle School?
About 904 m in a straight line, between Sheldon and Sheldon in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Elementary School: 468. Sheldon Middle School: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Elementary School and Sheldon Middle School rank in Iowa?
East Elementary School is 136th of 654 and Sheldon Middle School is 59th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).