A+
Excellent
95/100

East Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 501 Normal College Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201
Overall
A+
95/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 87% · Math 82% proficient · 86th percentile in Iowa
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Iowa for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

95
Repit Score
out of 100
460
Students
enrolled
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%86/100reading 96th percentile, math 77th percentile among Iowa elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 42% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +36 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency87% (+18 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency82% (+13 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White92%87%reading +19 pts, math +11 pts96th percentile (list)
Hispanic75%65%reading +27 pts, math +11 pts92nd percentile (list)
Low-income82%77%reading +29 pts, math +20 pts95th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 501 Normal College Ave
City Sheldon
ZIP Code 51201
District 1925980
NCES School ID 192598001473
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 51201

Understanding the community around East Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,041
Per Capita Income $31,095
Poverty Rate 7.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.9%
High School or Higher 89.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $165,900
Median Rent $639
Owner-Occupied 71.8%
Renter-Occupied 28.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for East Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 69.6%
Hispanic/Latino 24.6%
Two or More Races 3.5%
Black 0.7%
Asian 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 460
Teachers (FTE) 31.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 95 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has 460 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does East Elementary School serve?
East Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does East Elementary School receive per student?
East Elementary School receives $13,751 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around East Elementary School in 51201 ▼
Avg Home Value
$229,538
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1-Year Change
+12.8%
% Renters
28.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026