Home > Texas > Harris County

Sheldon Independent School District

Item: Sheldon Independent School District
Rating: 2
Author: Public School Review

11411 C E King Pkwy
Houston, TX 77044-2002

( shown in map)

Bottom 50%

Tel: (281) 727-2000

www.sheldonisd.com

Top Rankings

Sheldon Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Overview

This School District

This State (TX)

# Schools

14 Schools

4,213 Schools

# Students

10,946 Students

2,175,201 Students

# Teachers

672 Teachers

147,401 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

Student By Grade

View Data

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Sheldon Independent School District	Texas
Pre-K	481	227
Kind	636	255
1	1	253

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

Sheldon Independent School District, which is ranked #1022 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 86% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (TX)

#1022 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

View Data

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Sheldon Independent School District
2023	#1022
2022	#1032
2021	#1080
2019	#942
2018	#946
2017	#973
2016	#984
2015	#927
2014	#914
2013	#855
2012	#618

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

30%

44%

View Data

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Sheldon Independent School District	Texas
2023	30%	44%
2022	27%	41%
2021	19%	37%
2019	37%	51%
2018	33%	49%
2017	69%	78%
2016	66%	75%
2015	66%	73%
2014	70%	76%
2013	73%	78%
2012	83%	83%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

36%

51%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Sheldon Independent School District	Texas
2022	36%	51%
2021	25%	42%
2019	35%	47%
2018	33%	45%
2017	62%	72%
2016	62%	71%
2015	65%	73%
2014	68%	75%
2013	72%	78%
2012	88%	88%
2011	84%	88%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

28%

46%

View Data

Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Sheldon Independent School District	Texas
2022	28%	46%
2021	22%	43%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

88%

90%

View Data

Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Sheldon Independent School District	Texas
2023	88%	90%
2022	84%	90%
2021	91%	89%
2019	92%	89%
2018	90%	89%
2017	86%	89%
2016	86%	89%
2015	87%	89%
2014	86%	88%
2013	89%	88%
2012	88%	88%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49

0.63

View Data

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Sheldon Independent School District	Texas
2024	0.49	0.64
2023	0.48	0.64
2022	0.48	0.64
2021	0.47	0.64
2020	0.45	0.63
2019	0.45	0.63
2018	0.47	0.64
2017	0.47	0.64
2016	0.48	0.63
2015	0.49	0.63
2014	0.49	0.63
2013	0.56	0.64
2012	0.57	0.64
2011	0.59	0.64
2010	0.57	0.64
2009	0.56	0.64
2008	0.57	0.64
2007	0.60	0.64
2006	0.62	0.64
2005	0.64	0.64
2004	0.65	0.64
2003	0.66	0.64
2002	0.66	0.64
2001	0.67	0.64
2000	0.66	0.65
1999	0.66	0.65
1998	0.65	0.65
1997	0.64	0.64
1996	0.63	0.64
1995	0.61	0.64
1994	0.60	0.64
1993	0.58	0.63
1992	0.56	0.63
1991	0.53	0.63
1990	0.51	0.63
1989	0.48	0.62
1988	0.44	0.62

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

n/a

% Asian

n/a

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1989-2024)
Year	Sheldon Independent School District	Texas
2024	1%	6%
2021	1%	5%
2013	1%	4%
2010	1%	4%
2009	1%	4%
2006	1%	3%
2005	1%	3%
2002	1%	3%
2001	1%	3%
1999	1%	2%
1998	1%	2%
1997	1%	2%
1996	2%	2%
1995	2%	2%
1994	2%	2%
1993	2%	2%
1992	1%	2%
1990	2%	2%
1989	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

66%

55%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)
Year	Sheldon Independent School District	Texas
2024	66%	53%
2023	68%	53%
2022	68%	53%
2021	69%	53%
2020	72%	53%
2019	72%	53%
2018	70%	52%
2017	70%	52%
2016	69%	52%
2015	65%	52%
2014	68%	52%
2013	62%	51%
2012	61%	51%
2011	59%	50%
2010	60%	49%
2009	61%	48%
2008	60%	47%
2007	55%	46%
2006	53%	46%
2005	48%	45%
2004	46%	44%
2003	44%	43%
2002	40%	42%
2001	36%	41%
2000	35%	40%
1999	30%	39%
1998	28%	38%
1997	25%	38%
1996	22%	37%
1995	20%	36%
1994	18%	36%
1993	17%	35%
1992	16%	35%
1991	13%	34%
1990	12%	33%
1989	12%	33%
1988	11%	32%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

28%

13%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)
Year	Sheldon Independent School District	Texas
2024	27%	13%
2023	26%	13%
2022	25%	13%
2021	24%	13%
2020	21%	13%
2019	21%	13%
2018	22%	13%
2017	22%	13%
2016	21%	13%
2015	21%	13%
2014	22%	13%
2013	21%	13%
2012	21%	13%
2011	23%	13%
2010	24%	14%
2009	25%	14%
2008	25%	14%
2007	27%	14%
2006	26%	15%
2005	26%	14%
2004	25%	14%
2003	22%	14%
2002	23%	14%
2001	23%	14%
2000	22%	14%
1999	23%	14%
1998	22%	14%
1997	23%	14%
1996	22%	14%
1995	22%	14%
1994	23%	14%
1993	21%	14%
1992	21%	14%
1991	20%	14%
1990	19%	14%
1989	18%	14%
1988	15%	14%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

23%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)
Year	Sheldon Independent School District	Texas
2024	4%	25%
2023	4%	26%
2022	5%	26%
2021	5%	26%
2020	6%	27%
2019	6%	27%
2018	8%	28%
2017	8%	28%
2016	9%	29%
2015	12%	29%
2014	9%	29%
2013	12%	30%
2012	13%	31%
2011	13%	31%
2010	13%	33%
2009	13%	34%
2008	15%	35%
2007	18%	36%
2006	20%	36%
2005	25%	38%
2004	29%	39%
2003	34%	40%
2002	36%	41%
2001	40%	42%
2000	43%	44%
1999	46%	45%
1998	49%	46%
1997	51%	46%
1996	54%	47%
1995	56%	48%
1994	57%	48%
1993	60%	49%
1992	62%	49%
1991	70%	51%
1990	67%	51%
1989	69%	51%
1988	73%	52%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)
Year	Sheldon Independent School District	Texas
2024	2%	3%
2023	2%	3%
2022	2%	3%
2021	1%	3%
2020	1%	2%
2019	1%	2%
2016	1%	2%
2015	2%	2%
2014	1%	2%
2013	1%	2%
2012	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,120 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $13,378 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.

This School District

This State (TX)

Total Revenue

$155 MM

$74,029 MM

View Data

Total Revenues Trends
Year	Sheldon Independent School District	Texas
2023	$155 MM	$14 MM
2022	$145 MM	$14 MM
2021	$155 MM	$14 MM
2020	$145 MM	$14 MM
2019	$132 MM	$13 MM
2018	$112 MM	$11 MM
2017	$106 MM	$11 MM
2016	$105 MM	$11 MM
2015	$87 MM	$9 MM
2014	$97 MM	$10 MM
2012	$89 MM	$9 MM
2011	$93 MM	$10 MM
2010	$87 MM	$9 MM
2009	$81 MM	$9 MM
2008	$77 MM	$8 MM
2007	$63 MM	$8 MM
2006	$50 MM	$7 MM
2005	$42 MM	$7 MM
2004	$40 MM	$6 MM
2003	$42 MM	$6 MM
2002	$37 MM	$6 MM
2001	$32 MM	$6 MM
2000	$31 MM	$6 MM
1999	$30 MM	$6 MM
1998	$29 MM	$6 MM
1997	$29 MM	$6 MM
1996	$30 MM	$6 MM
1995	$28 MM	$5 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$146 MM

$78,063 MM

View Data

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Sheldon Independent School District	Texas
2023	$146 MM	$13 MM
2022	$170 MM	$13 MM
2021	$146 MM	$13 MM
2020	$170 MM	$13 MM
2019	$216 MM	$12 MM
2018	$201 MM	$11 MM
2017	$141 MM	$11 MM
2016	$97 MM	$11 MM
2015	$83 MM	$9 MM
2014	$99 MM	$10 MM
2012	$80 MM	$9 MM
2011	$110 MM	$9 MM
2010	$83 MM	$9 MM
2009	$102 MM	$9 MM
2008	$98 MM	$8 MM
2007	$67 MM	$8 MM
2006	$53 MM	$7 MM
2005	$43 MM	$7 MM
2004	$58 MM	$6 MM
2003	$57 MM	$6 MM
2002	$58 MM	$6 MM
2001	$47 MM	$6 MM
2000	$35 MM	$6 MM
1999	$29 MM	$6 MM
1998	$27 MM	$6 MM
1997	$26 MM	$6 MM
1996	$24 MM	$6 MM
1995	$21 MM	$5 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$14,120

$13,352

View Data

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Sheldon Independent School District	Texas
2023	$14,064	$15,640
2022	$14,328	$15,527
2021	$15,144	$15,800
2020	$14,328	$15,527
2019	$14,089	$14,104
2018	$12,353	$12,819
2017	$11,912	$13,668
2016	$12,343	$13,530
2015	$10,970	$12,250
2014	$12,443	$11,938
2012	$12,364	$11,792
2011	$13,571	$12,560
2010	$13,296	$12,250
2009	$12,971	$11,947
2008	$13,209	$11,503
2007	$11,105	$11,028
2006	$9,462	$10,357
2005	$8,613	$9,808
2004	$8,823	$9,347
2003	$10,131	$9,172
2002	$9,029	$8,890
2001	$7,561	$8,220
2000	$7,396	$8,183
1999	$7,430	$7,482
1998	$7,406	$7,282
1997	$7,581	$6,948
1995	$7,246	$6,375
1992	$5,384	$5,401

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$13,378

$14,079

View Data

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Sheldon Independent School District	Texas
2023	$13,325	$14,776
2022	$16,759	$14,277
2021	$14,348	$14,927
2020	$16,759	$14,277
2019	$23,021	$13,432
2018	$22,065	$12,640
2017	$15,868	$13,337
2016	$11,421	$12,941
2015	$10,372	$12,682
2014	$12,795	$11,519
2012	$11,196	$11,195
2011	$16,041	$12,153
2010	$12,572	$12,682
2009	$16,409	$12,666
2008	$16,931	$11,542
2007	$11,900	$10,438
2006	$10,066	$9,999
2005	$8,722	$9,530
2004	$12,854	$9,298
2003	$13,522	$9,172
2002	$14,321	$8,828
2001	$11,269	$8,284
2000	$8,388	$8,055
1999	$7,101	$7,777
1998	$6,882	$7,202
1997	$6,813	$7,030
1995	$5,330	$5,816
1992	$4,968	$4,974

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Sheldon Independent School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: n/an/a

Sheldon Early Childhood Academy

Add to Compare

17010 Beaumont Hwy
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-6800

Gr: PK-1 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: n/an/a

Stephanie Cravens Early Childhood

Add to Compare

13210 Tidwell
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-2100

Gr: PK-K | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Recent Articles

June 17, 2026

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free

Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.

June 17, 2026

What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience

Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.

June 17, 2026

School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving

Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.

Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 14 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 10,946 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
: 88% (Top 30% in TX)
: Bottom 50%
: 30% (Btm 50%)
: 36% (Btm 50%)
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education