Sheldon Woods Elementary School

www.westottawa.net

145 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sheldon Woods Elementary School, located in West Olive, Michigan, is a key component of the West Ottawa Public Schools district. Serving a diverse community of learners, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for future success while encouraging social-emotional growth and character development. As part of the West Ottawa system, Sheldon Woods benefits from a district-wide commitment to high educational standards, innovative teaching practices, and the integration of modern technology in the classroom.

Beyond academics, Sheldon Woods is known for cultivating a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement. The school works closely with families and the surrounding West Olive area to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel valued and engaged. Through its focus on inclusivity and student-centered learning, Sheldon Woods Elementary strives to provide every child with the foundational tools necessary to excel as lifelong learners within the larger West Ottawa Public Schools community.

145

Total Students

11.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheldon Woods Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	50
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	10

White
80 (55.2%)
Hispanic
50 (34.5%)
Two or More
10 (6.9%)
Asian
4 (2.8%)
Black
1 (0.7%)

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:	West Ottawa Public School District
Phone:	(616)786-1700
Website:	http://www.westottawa.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 21