- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shelton, CT
Elizabeth Shelton School
Federal NCES profile for Elizabeth Shelton School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090405000798
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabeth Shelton School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Connecticut schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Shelton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Elizabeth Shelton School has class sizes larger than 91% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Shelton School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Shelton, CT.
School address
District: Shelton School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090405000798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Elizabeth Shelton School grew from 402 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 27.2 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 090405000798 · Shelton, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 15:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelton High School (1,308 students)
Elizabeth Shelton School grew from 402 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE held 27.2 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Elizabeth Shelton School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shelton High S
Shelton High School
1,308 students
- Intermediate S
Intermediate School
714 students
- Perry Hill Ele
Perry Hill Elementary School
711 students
- This school 405
Elizabeth Shelton School
405 students
- Mohegan School 325
Mohegan School
325 students
- Long Hill Scho 307
Long Hill School
307 students
What this shows Elizabeth Shelton School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elizabeth Shelton School compares
Elizabeth Shelton School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 24% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 44% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 91% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Elizabeth Shelton School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Shelton School District reports $20,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elizabeth Shelton School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Hill Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mohegan School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Long Hill School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabeth Shelton School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Shelton
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Perry Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
711 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Mohegan School
Standard public school
325 students 13:1 students per teacher
Long Hill School
Standard public school
307 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Booth Hill School
Standard public school
304 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Sunnyside School
Standard public school
229 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Shelton School
How many students attend Elizabeth Shelton School?
Elizabeth Shelton School has 405 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shelton, CT. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Shelton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Shelton School is 15:1, which is 24% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elizabeth Shelton School?
20.4% of students at Elizabeth Shelton School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabeth Shelton School?
The largest demographic group at Elizabeth Shelton School is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Shelton, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabeth Shelton School?
Elizabeth Shelton School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elizabeth Shelton School rank among elementary schools in Shelton?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Shelton School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Shelton, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Shelton on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelton School District?
Besides Elizabeth Shelton School, Shelton School District also operates Shelton High School (1,308 students), Intermediate School (714 students), and Perry Hill Elementary School (711 students). See the Shelton School District district page for the complete list.