Shelter Rock School

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583 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Shelter Rock School, located at 2 Crows Nest Road in Danbury, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Danbury Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a diverse and growing district, Shelter Rock emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for future academic success while encouraging community engagement and civic responsibility.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Shelter Rock School promotes a culture of collaboration among students, teachers, and families. The school utilizes various resources and extracurricular programs to cater to the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child has the opportunity to thrive. With a focus on creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere, the school acts as a cornerstone for its local neighborhood, striving to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning through dedicated instruction and active parent-teacher involvement.

583

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shelter Rock School
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	361
Black	40
Asian	43
Two or More	22
American Indian	2

Hispanic
361 (61.9 %)
White
115 (19.7 %)
Asian
43 (7.4 %)
Black
40 (6.9 %)
Two or More
22 (3.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Danbury School District
Phone:	(203)797-4777
Website:	http://sites.google.com/danbury.k12.ct.us/shelterrock/home
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 97