SHELDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sheldon Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the West Contra Costa Unified school district, located in Richmond, CA with about 366 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Sheldon Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sheldon Elementary School, located at 2601 May Rd. in Richmond, California, serves as a neighborhood school within the West Contra Costa Unified School District. The school provides a traditional public education setting for students in the Richmond area, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. As part of a diverse urban district, the school works to support a wide range of student backgrounds, typically offering core curriculum subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and history, alongside opportunities for extracurricular involvement.

The school environment at Sheldon Elementary is centered on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both academically and personally. Like many schools in the West Contra Costa district, Sheldon emphasizes the importance of family and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience. Families interested in specific school performance data, current academic programs, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to consult the West Contra Costa Unified School District website or contact the school office directly for the most up-to-date information regarding their current mission and site-specific initiatives.

For more information, contact Sheldon Elementary at (510) 231-1414 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.