Sheldon, IA (KICD)– The United State Department of Eduction has recognized five schools in Iowa as National Blue Ribbon Schools.

Among those identified for their overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups is East Elementary School in Sheldon.

In total 353 schools were given the honor for 2023 with the other four Iowa schools being in Coralville , Grundy Center , Perry and Ansgar.