Shelton Elementary School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

374 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shelton Elementary School, located at 420 Crawford Street in Golden, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Jefferson County Public School District. Situated in a residential area of Golden, the school is known for being a focal point of its community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and fostering a collaborative environment for its elementary-aged population.

The school places a strong emphasis on providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for middle school through a rigorous curriculum and various enrichment opportunities. As part of the broader Jeffco school system, Shelton utilizes standardized district resources while maintaining its own unique campus culture, which often highlights parent involvement and neighborhood engagement. Families looking into the school typically note its accessible location and its commitment to nurturing student growth in a supportive, small-school atmosphere.

374

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shelton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	82
Black	2
Asian	16
Two or More	18

White
256 (68.4 %)
Hispanic
82 (21.9 %)
Two or More
18 (4.8 %)
Asian
16 (4.3 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-5686
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 66