SHELDON EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY

SHELDON EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SHELDON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 535 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. 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 33 teachers, SHELDON EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY, located on Beaumont Highway in Houston, Texas, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Sheldon Independent School District. The academy is dedicated to fostering the developmental needs of the district’s youngest learners, typically focusing on pre-kindergarten programs. By providing a structured and nurturing environment, the school aims to build a strong academic and social-emotional foundation, preparing children for a successful transition into elementary school.

The academy emphasizes a curriculum that blends play-based learning with foundational literacy and numeracy skills, tailored to the unique developmental stages of early childhood. As part of the broader Sheldon ISD community, the school benefits from district resources and a commitment to inclusive, student-centered education. Families in the area look to this academy as a vital hub for early intervention and school readiness, ensuring that children gain the essential tools needed to thrive throughout their future academic careers.

For more information, contact SHELDON EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY at (281) 456-6800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

17010 BEAUMONT HWY
HOUSTON, TX 77049
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SHELDON EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 535 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
SHELDON ISD
Total Students:
535
Teachers:
33.94
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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten

* 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 535 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SHELDON EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 75% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
75.0%
Black or African American
16.1%
White
6.0%
Two or more races
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%

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.