SHELDON EL

SHELDON EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SHELDON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 725 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 47 teachers, SHELDON EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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, located at 17203 Hall Sheppard in Houston, Texas, is a core campus within the Sheldon Independent School District. Serving a primary school-aged population in the northeast Houston area, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of a growing suburban district, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that prepares its students for the transition to intermediate and middle school levels within the Sheldon ISD framework.

The school operates with a commitment to the district’s mission of fostering student success through rigorous instruction and the integration of modern educational resources. By leveraging the tools and initiatives provided by the broader Sheldon ISD system, the campus works to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child has access to the support necessary to excel both inside and outside the classroom. For parents and community members seeking more information on enrollment, academic programs, or campus news, the district’s official website at http://www.sheldonisd.com serves as the primary portal for updates and resources.

For more information, contact SHELDON EL at (281) 456-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

17203 HALL SHEPPARD
HOUSTON, TX 77049-2002
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SHELDON EL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 725 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
SHELDON ISD
Total Students:
725
Teachers:
47.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 725 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SHELDON EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 79% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
79.2%
White
11.2%
Black or African American
7.7%
Two or more races
1.5%
Asian
0.4%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.