Sheldon Elementary School

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Sheldon, VT Grades PK–08 Rural: Distant Burlington-South Burlington, VT SchoolScore™ B (78.6)
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Sheldon Elementary School
Sheldon, VT 05483
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ B (78.6)
337
Students
27.3
Teachers
12.3:1
Student:Teacher
(802)933-4909
Phone
http://www.sheldon.fnesu.org/
Website

Sheldon Elementary School is a public school administered by the Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 district in Sheldon, VERMONT, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–08.

Key statistics: 337 students enrolled; a 12.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Vermont Elementary School Average
Enrollment
337.0
State avg: 216.0
▲ 56% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.34:1
State avg: 11.5:1
▲ 7% worse
Free Lunch %
46.3%
State avg: 50.1%
▼ 8% better
School Details
School Name
Sheldon Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
500044100286
State School ID
VT-U085-PS266
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Not applic
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
78 Poor Farm Road
City
Sheldon
State
Vermont
ZIP Code
05483
County
Franklin County
Metro Area
Burlington-South Burlington, VT
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
5000
State Leg. Upper
50FRA
State Leg. Lower
50F-4
Latitude
44.90062
Longitude
-72.96939
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
337
Total Students
👩‍🏫
27.3
Teachers FTE
📐
12.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
27.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)27.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 156 46.3%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85
LEAID
5000441
State LEA ID
VT-U085
Phone
(802)848-7661
Website
http://fnesu.net/
Type
Regular public school district that is a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Richford
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$18,921K
Federal Revenue
$49K
State Revenue
$18,513K
Local Revenue
$359K
Total Expenditure
$19,701K
Instruction Exp.
$8,188K
Support Services
$3,743K
Other Current Exp.
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Sheldon Elementary School

1
Highgate Elementary School
Highgate Center · Elementary
4.6 mi
2
Franklin Central School
Franklin · Elementary
6.3 mi
3
Missisquoi Valley Union High School
Swanton · High
6.7 mi
4
Fairfield Center School
Fairfield · Elementary
7 mi
5
Swanton School
Swanton · Elementary
7.1 mi
6
Enosburg Falls Middle/High School
Enosburg Falls · High
8.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sheldon Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Sheldon Elementary School?
337 students are enrolled at Sheldon Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Sheldon Elementary School have?
Sheldon Elementary School has 27.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
What grades does Sheldon Elementary School serve?
Sheldon Elementary School serves grades PK through 08.
Is Sheldon Elementary School a charter school?
Sheldon Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Sheldon Elementary School located in?
Sheldon Elementary School is located in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metropolitan area.
What school district does Sheldon Elementary School belong to?
Sheldon Elementary School is part of the Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 school district.
How much does Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 spend per student?
The Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 district spends approximately $58,459,941 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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