Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shelledy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shelledy Elementary School serves the northern part of Fruita, CO, covering an area of approximately 12.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge reaching up to 14 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shelledy Elementary School's student population of 371 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shelledy Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelledy Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#745 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shelledy Elementary School's ranking?
Shelledy Elementary School is ranked #745 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Shelledy Elementary School?
371 students attend Shelledy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Shelledy Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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