Sheldon Elementary School

2601 May Road

School District

West Contra Costa Unified
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:19
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 18, 2025

Our son just started TK here this year and we have, so far, been very happy with the experience. Great staff, lots of family engagement and great support.
Submitted by parent on October 29, 2023

Outstanding school. Great principal, teachers and staff. Morale amongst staff is really high and the culture at Sheldon is really positive and accepting. We’ve been so happy having our son here for the past two years.
Submitted by parent on February 28, 2022

very poor. no good food. always bullying DO NOT GO TO THIS SCHOOL I AM WARNING YOU!?!?!
Submitted by parent on June 03, 2021

My daughter transferred here from private school because we identified some learning difficulties that had not been addressed properly, despite years of attempts. First and foremost, the Sheldon Team rallied around my daughter and welcomed her with open arms. They immediately worked to address her identified needs and search out anything that might have been missed.By offering their full support, both in the regular classroom, and through Resource specialists, my daughter has closed a large gap in both reading in math, in one years time. The hard work continues, and I’m confident the Sheldon team has carefully placed some critical building blocks my daughter has been missing in her Elementary education.
Submitted by parent on June 06, 2018

Very poor. Teachers encourage cheating. Staff are not trained to recognize when a child is in distress. My child had a concussion and no one knew it called me. I've been trying to place my child somewhere else and may have to resort to private options since I seem to get assigned only to problem schools.
Submitted by parent on September 14, 2015

We had a FANTASTIC 2014-2015 year with Ms.Barb as our daughters TK teacher. She is the most patient, kind, loving, happy teacher have come accross in the WCCUSD! Our daughter is now in Kinder and we just love Sheldon! Can't wait to see what 2015/2016 brings us!
Submitted by other on June 05, 2015

Mrs. Barb has been an excellent introduction for my daughter's school experience. She was both motivating and thoughtful. Mrs. Barb fought and used her own resources to provide field trips which opened my daughter's eyes to a level of social interaction we found very rewarding. She taught social equity, modeled appropriate and respectful interaction and had excellent communication with my husband and I. My daughter felt empowered by her fashion show and commenting to reading. We honestly were not expecting such an educational class. This was not just about playtime. to I strongly recommend her classroom as the starting point. She has my daughter ahead of the game for kindergarten.
Submitted by other on May 28, 2015

Being a single father can be rough at times, but I have always felt blessed and extremely fortunate with having the best and most passionate teacher my son will probably ever have. I know she used to teach 5th grade, and on numerous occasions I have seen older students run to give Ms Barb a hug. Ms. Barb has set an example to myself and many other parents on being patient. She is always in high spirits and has dealt with children that can be difficult at times, (including my own at times haha).I have seen countless positive reviews on her when doing research on this school. So I had to share my great experiences with her. Thank you so much for everything Ms. Barb! I honestly wish I could keep you as a teacher for my son for all of his education levels haha. And of course my son loves you. Thank you again for EVERYTHING!
Submitted by parent on September 16, 2013

My daughter started in Kindergarten there last year and this year she is in first. I have been pleasantly surprised how much I like this school so far. Ms. Papps was her kindergarten teacher and I felt she was great! I was lucky enough to be able to volunteer in my daughters class at least once a week. I liked all the kids in her class. I wish the group could have stayed together, but that is my personal preferance. My daughter has Ms. Anderson for this year. She runs a tight ship which is good, but my daughter is sensitive and needs a little more warm and fuzzy, again that is my personal preference. Ms. Belle is personable which makes it easy to talk to her if you have a concern.
Submitted by parent on September 10, 2013

My son transfered to Sheldon after 3 years in private school. The principle Mrs. Bell is wonderful she's committed to excellence. For 5th grade he had Ms. Barb who was able to engage and keep my son excited to learn. All smiles here very proud and happy mom of a sheldon Shark!