At a glance
Reported students
337
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
171
Sheldon Elementary School: 337 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 314
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.3:1
What the reported data says about Sheldon Elementary School
Sheldon Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Sheldon. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85. NCES reports 337 students for 2024–25.
Among 196 elementary schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 175.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, close to the Vermont median of 11.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (93.2%) and multiracial (3.3%). English learners represent 3.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sheldon Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White93.2%
- Hispanic2.1%
- Black0%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Berkshire Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
185 reported students
Montgomery Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
157 reported students
Bakersfield School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
143 reported students
Public schools near Sheldon Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate Elementary School Elementary · Missisquoi Valley School District #89 | PK–06 | 282 | 4.6 mi |
| Franklin Central School Elementary · Missisquoi Valley School District #89 | PK–06 | 143 | 6.3 mi |
| Fairfield Center School Elementary · Maple Run Unified Union School District #57 | PK–08 | 249 | 7 mi |
| Swanton School Elementary · Missisquoi Valley School District #89 | PK–06 | 644 | 7.1 mi |
| St. Albans City Elementary School Elementary · Maple Run Unified Union School District #57 | PK–08 | 681 | 8.2 mi |
| Enosburg Falls Elementary School Elementary · Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88 | PK–05 | 260 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sheldon Elementary School
What grades does Sheldon Elementary School serve?
Sheldon Elementary School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85.
How many students attend Sheldon Elementary School?
Sheldon Elementary School reported 337 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 314 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sheldon Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 337 students and 27.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Vermont median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sheldon Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sheldon Elementary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sheldon Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sheldon Elementary School in?
Sheldon Elementary School is part of Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85, based in Richford, VT, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sheldon Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Highgate Elementary School (4.6 mi), Franklin Central School (6.3 mi), Fairfield Center School (7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.