Serving 631 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Shelter Rock Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shelter Rock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Shelter Rock Elementary School's student population of 631 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
631 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Shelter Rock Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelter Rock Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#225 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
40%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
43%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shelter Rock Elementary School's ranking?
Shelter Rock Elementary School is ranked #225 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Shelter Rock Elementary School often compared to?
Shelter Rock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Munsey Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Shelter Rock Elementary School?
631 students attend Shelter Rock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Shelter Rock Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shelter Rock Elementary School?
Shelter Rock Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Shelter Rock Elementary School offer ?
Shelter Rock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shelter Rock Elementary School part of?
Shelter Rock Elementary School is part of Manhasset Union Free School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This is the best school ever. All of the teachers actually make learning fun. I went to SRS from kindergarden to 6th grade. Everything was great from music to art to gym to awards to the teachers, you couldn't ask for a better school or a better way to grow up with an education. Shelter Rock ROCKS!!
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