SHELDON ELEM.

SHELDON R-VIII
100 E GENE LATHROP DR
SHELDON, MO 64784
123 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Sheldon Elementary, located at 100 E Gene Lathrop Dr in Sheldon, Missouri, serves as the primary educational hub for the local community. As part of the Sheldon R-VIII School District, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational learning environment for its students, emphasizing core academic development and personal growth within a small-town atmosphere. Its location in the heart of Sheldon allows it to maintain close ties with families, fostering a tight-knit school culture that prioritizes student engagement and individual attention.

The school operates with a focus on preparing young learners for their future academic endeavors while nurturing a supportive, community-centered campus. By leveraging its role as a key institution in the region, Sheldon Elementary aims to provide a stable and encouraging setting for children to develop essential skills. Those interested in the school's specific programs, academic calendar, or district initiatives can find additional information and updates on their official website at http://www.sheldon.k12.mo.us.
123
Total Students
12.7
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    117 (95.1%)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.4%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.8%)
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 R-VIII
Phone: (417)884-5113
Website: http://www.sheldon.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 123
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 73
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 20
Kindergarten 13
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 17
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 17
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
BRONAUGH ELEM.
BRONAUGH R-VII
104 Students
527 E 6TH ST
BRONAUGH, MO 64728 (9.7 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th