Shelledy Elementary School
Shelledy Elementary School serves 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Shelledy Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shelledy Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shelledy Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,783 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Shelledy Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1320 out of 1783 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
34%
Black
n/a
5%
White
83%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Shelledy Elementary School often compared to?
Shelledy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rim Rock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Shelledy Elementary School?
385 students attend Shelledy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Shelledy Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shelledy Elementary School?
Shelledy Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shelledy Elementary School offer ?
Shelledy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shelledy Elementary School part of?
Shelledy Elementary School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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