SHELTER ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.manhassetschools.org

651 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Shelter Rock Elementary School is a prominent educational institution located in the Manhasset Union Free School District in Manhasset, New York. Serving students in the early grades, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a nurturing, inclusive community. It benefits from the strong reputation of the Manhasset school system, which is consistently recognized for its rigorous curriculum, dedicated faculty, and emphasis on developing the "whole child" through both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning.

Beyond its core academics, Shelter Rock Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates technology, the arts, and extracurricular engagement. The school thrives on strong partnerships between educators and parents, often characterized by an active PTA that supports enrichment programs and community-building events. With its focus on high standards and a supportive atmosphere, Shelter Rock provides a foundation designed to prepare young students for success as they transition to the middle and high school levels within the district.

651

Total Students

42.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHELTER ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	65
Black	18
Asian	233
Two or More	24

White
311 (47.8 %)
Asian
233 (35.8 %)
Hispanic
65 (10.0 %)
Two or More
24 (3.7 %)
Black
18 (2.8 %)

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:	MANHASSET UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)267-7450
Website:	http://www.manhassetschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	651
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 66

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 125

Grade 6 97

Ungraded 2