Serving 159 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Shelton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shelton Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Shelton school district, covering approximately 91.4 square miles around Shelton, NE. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 14 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shelton Elementary School's student population of 159 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Shelton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelton Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#673 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
24%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
72%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shelton Elementary School's ranking?
Shelton Elementary School is ranked #673 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Shelton Elementary School?
159 students attend Shelton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Shelton Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shelton Elementary School?
Shelton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shelton Elementary School offer ?
Shelton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shelton Elementary School part of?
Shelton Elementary School is part of Shelton School District.
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