East Elementary School

501 Normal College Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201

www.sheldonschools.com

450 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

East Elementary School, located at 501 Normal College Ave in Sheldon, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Sheldon Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its young students. By prioritizing core curriculum standards and building a strong sense of community, East Elementary aims to prepare children for future academic success while cultivating essential life skills during their formative years.

As part of the broader Sheldon school system, East Elementary benefits from the district's commitment to excellence and community involvement. The school utilizes its website, www.sheldon.k12.ia.us, to keep families informed about district policies, school calendars, and resources. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and a collaborative relationship with parents, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes both individual achievement and school spirit within the Sheldon area.

450

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	331
Hispanic	87
Black	6
Asian	6
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	5

White
331 (73.6 %)
Hispanic
87 (19.3 %)
Two or More
15 (3.3 %)
Black
6 (1.3 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sheldon Comm School District
Phone:	(712)324-4337
Website:	http://www.sheldonschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 4

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 95