Shelton Elementary School
Tel:
(303)982-5686
- Shelton Elementary School serves 456 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Shelton Elementary School's student population of 456 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 456 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Shelton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Shelton Elementary School is 0.39, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #302 out of 1,704 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 77% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County No. R-1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Shelton Elementary School is Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Free Horizon Montessori Charter School (1.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Golden Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 37 students
1.3 miles
1200 Johnson Road
Golden, CO 80401
(303)982-7004 1.3 7-12 37 - Golden Free Horizon Montessori Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 409 students
1.3 miles
581 Conference Place
Golden, CO 80401
(303)231-9801 1.3 PK-8 409 - Golden Golden View Classical Academy Charter School
Grades: K-11 | 588 students
1.3 miles
601 Corporate Circle
Golden, CO 80401
(303)866-6600 1.3 K-11 588 - Golden Bell Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 785 students
1.4 miles
1001 Ulysses Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303)982-4280 1.4 6-8 785 - Golden Golden High School Grades: 9-12 | 1261 students
1.6 miles
701 24th Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303)982-4200 1.6 9-12 1261
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