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#5723 of 8,552 schools in TX
Based on limited data
Sheldon Early Childhood Academy
Elementary School · Sheldon ISD · Houston, TX
A Sheldon ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
17010 BEAUMONT HWY, Houston, TX 77049
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 692 schools in Houston.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sheldon Early Childhood Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,514
Median home value
$207,900
Median rent
$1,491/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
68%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77049; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey S Brown ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 625 | Compare → |
| Dr Shirley J Williamson ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 641 | Compare → |
| Stephanie Cravens Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–K | 4.0 mi | 577 | Compare → |
| Crenshaw ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 509 | 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.
Sheldon ISD
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #5 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,323NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sheldon Early Childhood Academy is listed in SHELDON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sheldon Early Childhood Academy
Sheldon Early Childhood Academy is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Sheldon ISD, serving approximately 563 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #5,723 of 8,552 schools in TX. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sheldon Early Childhood Academy
What grades does Sheldon Early Childhood Academy serve?
Sheldon Early Childhood Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Sheldon Early Childhood Academy?
Sheldon Early Childhood Academy has an enrollment of approximately 563 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheldon Early Childhood Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheldon Early Childhood Academy is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sheldon Early Childhood Academy rank in TX?
Sheldon Early Childhood Academy ranks #5,723 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Sheldon Early Childhood Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Sheldon Early Childhood Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sheldon Early Childhood Academy a charter school?
No, Sheldon Early Childhood Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sheldon Early Childhood Academy a Title I school?
No, Sheldon Early Childhood Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sheldon Early Childhood Academy?
85.8% of students at Sheldon Early Childhood Academy 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 563
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (281) 456-6800
- Area population (ZIP 77049)
- 40,373
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 29.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 77049; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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