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Sheldon Elementary

Summary:

Sheldon Elementary is a public elementary school located in Sheldon, Missouri, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 95 students. The school is part of the Sheldon R-VIII school district, which is ranked 327 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sheldon Elementary faces significant challenges, with a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 10.9% in 2021-2022 to 17.6% in 2023-2024, notably higher than the state average of 11.9%. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with 3rd grade mathematics scoring 5.4% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 40.8%. The school's statewide ranking has also dropped from 281 out of 1,052 Missouri elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 725 out of 906 in 2023-2024. Additionally, Sheldon Elementary has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 65.26% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Liberal Elementary, Benton Elementary, and Lamar Elementary, Sheldon Elementary has lower academic performance, higher chronic absenteeism rates, and a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. However, Sheldon Elementary also has a lower student-teacher ratio and spends more per student than some of the nearby schools, which may indicate a focus on providing additional resources and support to students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 100 E Gene Lathrop Dr
       Sheldon, MO  64784-9805

(417) 884-5113

District: Sheldon R-VIII

SchoolDigger Rank:
725th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,851 Help


Students who attend Sheldon Elementary usually attend:

High:    Sheldon High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  116

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.6%
Hispanic:
2.6%
Two or more races:
0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sheldon Elementary ranks worse than 80% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.88. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.6%), Hispanic (2.6%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sheldon Elementary is 9.4. (See more...)
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Compare Sheldon Elementary employs 12.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sheldon Elementary is $11,851.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sheldon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheldon Elementary 725th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Sheldon Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Sheldon R-VIII:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheldon R-VIII 327th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sheldon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sheldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.06 753rd 1074 29.9%
2007 59.71 395th 1080 63.4%
2008 41.08 740th 1084 31.7%
2009 43.70 668th 1053 36.6%
2010 43.69 675th 1066 36.7%
2011 41.00 729th 1088 33.0%
2012 47.87 633rd 1085 41.7%
2013 30.03 876th 1108 20.9%
2014 25.25 903rd 1089 17.1%
2015 54.67 495th 1058 53.2%
2017 29.70 792nd 1032 23.3%
2018 47.38 550th 1045 47.4%
2019 69.19 281st 1052 73.3%
2024 20.88 725th 906 20.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sheldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.18 201st 887 77.3%
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Rank History for White students at Sheldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.32 589th 898 34.4%
2019 57.65 350th 917 61.8%
2024 13.50 613th 668 8.2%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Sheldon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 83 83
1992 92 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 92
1993 96 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1994 110 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1995 98 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1996 98 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1997 98 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1998 97 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1999 102 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2000 96 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2001 89 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2002 104 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2003 104 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2004 101 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2005 91 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 93
2006 109 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 110
2007 105 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2008 101 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2009 109 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2010 111 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 114
2011 95 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 97
2012 98 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 102
2013 103 2 0 4 0 0 1 0 110
2014 109 2 0 6 0 0 0 0 117
2015 119 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 126
2016 110 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 114
2017 94 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 97
2018 107 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 111
2019 98 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 104
2020 98 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 102
2021 93 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 98
2022 91 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 97
2023 90 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 95
2024 112 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 116

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sheldon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 83 5.8 14.3 n/a
1992 92 5.8 15.8 n/a
1993 96 5.8 16.6 80.2
1994 110 6.1 18.0 0
1995 98 8.9 11.0 94.9
1996 98 8.9 11.0 94.9
1997 98 9.2 10.7 53.1
1998 97 9.4 10.3 44.3
1999 105 9.3 11.3 59
2000 99 9.7 10.2 59.6
2001 92 9.3 9.9 0
2002 104 11.8 8.8 74
2003 104 11.8 8.8 74
2004 101 11.7 8.6 73.3
2005 93 11.9 7.8 65.6
2006 110 13.0 8.5 51.8
2007 107 12.0 8.9 52.3
2008 104 14.5 7.2 54.8
2009 110 13.1 8.3 55.5
2010 114 12.3 9.2 55.3
2011 97 13.7 7.0 61.9
2012 102 12.9 7.8 58.8
2013 110 11.4 9.6 n/a
2014 117 11.5 10.1 70.9
2015 126 11.0 11.4 100
2016 114 12.0 9.5 97.4
2017 97 n/a n/a 100
2018 111 9.8 11.2 100
2019 104 9.1 11.3 63.5
2020 102 11.1 9.1 74.5
2021 98 11.3 8.6 72.4
2022 97 11.3 8.5 53.6
2023 95 11.9 7.9 65.3
2024 116 12.3 9.4 44.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sheldon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 83 5.8 14.3 n/a
1992 92 5.8 15.8 n/a
1993 96 5.8 16.6 80.2
1994 110 6.1 18.0 0
1995 98 8.9 11.0 94.9
1996 98 8.9 11.0 94.9
1997 98 9.2 10.7 53.1
1998 97 9.4 10.3 44.3
1999 105 9.3 11.3 59
2000 99 9.7 10.2 59.6
2001 92 9.3 9.9 0
2002 104 11.8 8.8 74
2003 104 11.8 8.8 74
2004 101 11.7 8.6 73.3
2005 93 11.9 7.8 65.6
2006 110 13.0 8.5 51.8
2007 107 12.0 8.9 52.3
2008 104 14.5 7.2 54.8
2009 110 13.1 8.3 55.5
2010 114 12.3 9.2 55.3
2011 97 13.7 7.0 61.9
2012 102 12.9 7.8 58.8
2013 110 11.4 9.6 n/a
2014 117 11.5 10.1 70.9
2015 126 11.0 11.4 100
2016 114 12.0 9.5 97.4
2017 97 n/a n/a 100
2018 111 9.8 11.2 100
2019 104 9.1 11.3 63.5
2020 102 11.1 9.1 74.5
2021 98 11.3 8.6 72.4
2022 97 11.3 8.5 53.6
2023 95 11.9 7.9 65.3
2024 116 12.3 9.4 44.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sheldon Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,087 (29.8%) $7,269 (70.2%) $10,356
2020 $1,180 (11.9%) $8,775 (88.1%) $9,955
2021 $1,437 (13.3%) $9,396 (86.7%) $10,832
2022 $1,389 (11.7%) $10,462 (88.3%) $11,851

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sheldon Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students10495
 8.7%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic54
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White9890
 8.2%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.5%65.3%
 1.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sheldon Elementary

Students at Sheldon Elementary are 97% White, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 116 students attended Sheldon Elementary.

Sheldon Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.0% of Missouri elementary schools.

Students who attend Sheldon Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Sheldon High


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