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#2466 of 3,192 schools in MI
Sheldon Woods Elementary School
Elementary School · West Ottawa Public School District · West Olive, MI
A West Ottawa Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
15050 BLAIR ST, West Olive, MI 49460
- Math 30% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 36% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sheldon Woods Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sheldon Woods Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated752/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,194
Median home value
$358,700
Median rent
$1,145/mo
College educated
34.1%
Homeownership
91.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49460; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Pines SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| South Olive Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–7 | 4.0 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Great Lakes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Lakeshore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 439 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Ottawa Public School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #10 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,827NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sheldon Woods Elementary School is listed in West Ottawa Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sheldon Woods Elementary School
Sheldon Woods Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Olive, MI, part of West Ottawa Public School District, serving approximately 153 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,466 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sheldon Woods Elementary School
What grades does Sheldon Woods Elementary School serve?
Sheldon Woods Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sheldon Woods Elementary School?
Sheldon Woods Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheldon Woods Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheldon Woods Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sheldon Woods Elementary School rank in MI?
Sheldon Woods Elementary School ranks #2,466 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Sheldon Woods Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sheldon Woods Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sheldon Woods Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sheldon Woods Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sheldon Woods Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sheldon Woods Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sheldon Woods Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sheldon Woods Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sheldon Woods Elementary School?
64.1% of students at Sheldon Woods Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 153
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (616) 786-1700
- Area population (ZIP 49460)
- 8,891
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49460; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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