At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
318
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
68%+2.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Sheldon Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Richmond, California. The school enrolls 318 students. It is part of the West Contra Costa Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.7:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictWest Contra Costa Unified
County6013
CityRichmond
ZIP94803
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063255005060
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment318
White9.6%
Hispanic / Latino46.5%
Black / African American14.7%
Asian19.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races8.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
9.6%
Hispanic
46.5%
Black
14.7%
Asian
19.4%
Two+
8.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.