Enrollment
325
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shelton, CT
Mohegan School
Federal NCES profile for Mohegan School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090405000804
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mohegan School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Shelton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mohegan School has class sizes larger than 75% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mohegan School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Shelton, CT.
School address
District: Shelton School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090405000804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mohegan School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mohegan School
Mohegan School is a mid-sized elementary school in Shelton, Connecticut, enrolling 325 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 325 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 270 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #177.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 59/100).
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Shelton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Perry Hill Elementary School (711 students): Mohegan School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 14.2:1).
Shelton School District also operates Shelton High School (1,308 students) and Intermediate School (714 students) alongside Mohegan 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 Mohegan School compares
Mohegan 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 40% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 75% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 26.2%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.7%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Mohegan 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 Mohegan 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 Mohegan School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Hill Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth Shelton School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Long Hill School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mohegan 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
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Elizabeth Shelton School
Standard public school
405 students 15:1 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 (~325 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mohegan School
How many students attend Mohegan School?
Mohegan School has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shelton, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mohegan School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mohegan School is 13:1, which is 7% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mohegan School?
21.8% of students at Mohegan School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mohegan School?
The largest demographic group at Mohegan 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 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mohegan School?
Mohegan School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mohegan School rank among elementary schools in Shelton?
By Resource Investment Index, Mohegan School ranks #3 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 Mohegan School a good school?
Mohegan School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Mohegan 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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