Enrollment
405
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elizabeth Shelton School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elizabeth Shelton School
Elizabeth Shelton School is a mid-sized elementary school in Shelton, Connecticut, enrolling 405 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15:1 is larger than about 91% of Connecticut schools and 24% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 405 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 303 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #269, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Shelton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Perry Hill Elementary School (711 students): Elizabeth Shelton School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 14.2:1).
Shelton School District also operates Shelton High School (1,308 students) and Intermediate School (714 students) alongside Elizabeth Shelton School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elizabeth Shelton School compares
Elizabeth Shelton School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,037
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shelton School District, which includes Elizabeth Shelton School.
$20,037
Per student
-16%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.9%
State 23.7%
Federal 5.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elizabeth Shelton School a good school?
Elizabeth Shelton School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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