Top Rankings
Sheldon Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,160 students in Sheldon Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Sheldon Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,160 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Sheldon Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 327 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
296 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
13%
# Black Students
18 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
799 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
69%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
39
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
105
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
77
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
95
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
94
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
86
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
90
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
66
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
76
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
87
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
102
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
76
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
82
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
85
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,906 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,482 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,906
$16,468
Spending / Student
$12,482
$16,042
Best Sheldon Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
501 Normal College Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
Grades: PK-4
| 460 students
Rank: #22.
Sheldon Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 23rd Avenue
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4346
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4346
Grades: 5-8
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Sheldon High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 East Fourth Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2501
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2501
Grades: 9-12
| 345 students
Rank: n/an/a
109 N 18th Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
Grades: PK
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sheldon Comm School District?
Sheldon Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,160 students.
What is the rank of Sheldon Comm School District?
Sheldon Comm School District is ranked #36 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sheldon Comm School District?
69% of Sheldon Comm School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sheldon Comm School District?
Sheldon Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Sheldon Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,482 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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