Sheldon Elementary School in Richmond, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Sheldon Elementary School is a suburban public school in Richmond, California that is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District. It serves 320 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.3:1. Its teachers have had 52 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 6

320 Students

15 Teachers

2601 May Rd

Richmond, CA 94803 View local requests

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Sheldon Elementary School Demographics

72%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

78%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Sheldon Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 16, 2026

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