Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Elizabeth Shelton School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elizabeth Shelton School's student population of 402 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elizabeth Shelton School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elizabeth Shelton School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#260 out of 942 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
24%
30%
Black
8%
12%
White
60%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elizabeth Shelton School's ranking?
Elizabeth Shelton School is ranked #260 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Elizabeth Shelton School often compared to?
Elizabeth Shelton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mohegan School, Booth Hill School, Long Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Elizabeth Shelton School?
402 students attend Elizabeth Shelton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Elizabeth Shelton School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabeth Shelton School?
Elizabeth Shelton School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elizabeth Shelton School offer ?
Elizabeth Shelton School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elizabeth Shelton School part of?
Elizabeth Shelton School is part of Shelton School District.
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