- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Mohegan School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 090405000804 · Shelton, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 13:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelton High School (1,308 students)
Mohegan School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Mohegan 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
- Elizabeth Shel 405
Elizabeth Shelton School
405 students
- This school 325
Mohegan School
325 students
- Long Hill Scho 307
Long Hill School
307 students
What this shows Mohegan School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mohegan School compares
Mohegan School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,407
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
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.
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
District finance for Shelton School District reports $20,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~325 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.