ELIZABETH SHELTON SCHOOL
Elizabeth Shelton School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Shelton School District school district, located in Shelton, CT with about 467 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Elizabeth Shelton School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Elizabeth Shelton School is a public elementary school located in Shelton, Connecticut, serving students in the Shelton Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards while integrating diverse instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its students for success in their future educational endeavors.
Beyond the classroom, Elizabeth Shelton School places a strong value on community involvement and school spirit. It operates as a vital part of the local Shelton educational framework, often encouraging collaboration between faculty, parents, and students to create a holistic school experience. Through various initiatives, resources, and institutional support, the school strives to provide a safe and inclusive setting where children are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, responsible members of the community.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Shelton School at (203) 929-1330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Shelton, CT 06484-5951
(203) 929-1330
http://sheltonpublicschools.org
ELIZABETH SHELTON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Shelton, CT with about 467 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Shelton School District
- Total Students:
- 467
- Teachers:
- 32.27
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 467 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ELIZABETH SHELTON SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 73.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.0%
- Asian
- 6.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Black or African American
- 3.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.