Sheldon Elementary
Richmond, CA · West Contra Costa Unified · Grades K-6
5,118th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 10%▼ Declining
Sheldon Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sheldon Elementary 5,118th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 10% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 45th in 2015 to 10th in 2025 — declining.
Sheldon Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 156 students tested
Sheldon Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 320 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 33.5% | 49.7% | ▲ 16.2 pts | |
| Asian | 19.9% | 18.4% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 27.5% | 11.6% | ▼ 15.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 9.4% | ▲ 8.0 pts | |
| White | 14.2% | 8.8% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.5% | 0.9% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Sheldon Elementary
Typical home value $741K in zip 94803 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Sheldon Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Murphy ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 0.7 mi away4,430th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 27% - 3Valley View ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 0.7 mi away4,221st of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 19% - –Harbour Way Elementary Community DayWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.4 mi away
- 7Olinda ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.6 mi away2,171st of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 47% - 7Ellerhorst ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.6 mi away2,172nd of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 44% - 6Stewart ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.7 mi away2,603rd of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 36% - 1Highland ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.7 mi away5,195th of 5,659
ELA 16% · Math 21% - 2Aspire Richmond Technology AcademyWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.8 mi away · charter4,582nd of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sheldon Elementary in?
Sheldon Elementary is part of the West Contra Costa Unified district in Richmond, California.
Is Sheldon Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sheldon Elementary 5,118th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 10% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sheldon Elementary?
Hispanic 50%, Asian 18%, Black 12%, Two or more races 9% (320 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sheldon Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94803 is $741K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.