Elizabeth Shelton School
Tel:
(203) 929-1330
Elizabeth Shelton School serves 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Elizabeth Shelton School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Elizabeth Shelton School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Elizabeth Shelton School's student population of 467 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 467 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
Elizabeth Shelton School is ranked within the top 20% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Elizabeth Shelton School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #113 out of 951 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 25% |
| Black | 3% | 13% |
| White | 74% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Shelton School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Elizabeth Shelton School is Shelton High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Intermediate School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Perry Hill Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Shelton Intermediate School Grades: 7-8 | 765 students
0.6 miles
675 Constitution Blvd. No.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 926-2000 0.6 7-8 765 - Shelton Shelton High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,444 student
0.9 miles
120 Meadow St.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 922-3004 0.9 9-12 1,444 - Shelton Perry Hill Elementary School Grades: 5-6 | 726 students
1.7 miles
60 Perry Hill Road
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-4002 1.7 5-6 726 - Derby Derby High School Grades: 9-12 | 353 students
2.0 miles
75 Chatfield Street
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5032 2.0 9-12 353 - Shelton Mohegan School Grades: PK-4 | 295 students
2.1 miles
47 Mohegan Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4121 2.1 PK-4 295
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