Serving 100 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sheldon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
100 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-49%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
2%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
94%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Sheldon Elementary School?
100 students attend Sheldon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sheldon Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sheldon Elementary School?
Sheldon Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sheldon Elementary School offer ?
Sheldon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Sheldon Elementary School part of?
Sheldon Elementary School is part of Attica Central School District.
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