- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shelton, CT
Perry Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Perry Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090405001584
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry Hill Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Shelton · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry Hill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Hill Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Shelton, CT.
School address
District: Shelton School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090405001584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Perry Hill Elementary School held near 701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 51.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 090405001584 · Shelton, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 14.2:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelton High School (1,308 students)
Perry Hill Elementary School held near 701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 51.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Perry Hill Elementary 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
- This school
Perry Hill Elementary School
711 students
- Elizabeth Shel 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 Perry Hill Elementary School reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry Hill Elementary School compares
Perry Hill Elementary 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 23% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 86% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
African American 8.4%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Perry Hill Elementary School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelton School District reports $20,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perry Hill Elementary 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth Shelton School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mohegan School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry Hill Elementary 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
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Elizabeth Shelton School
Standard public school
405 students 15:1 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 (~711 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Perry Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Perry Hill Elementary School?
Perry Hill Elementary School has 711 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shelton, CT. CCD year-over-year: 689 (2022-23) → 701 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Hill Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perry Hill Elementary School?
28.0% of students at Perry Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Perry Hill Elementary School is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Shelton, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry Hill Elementary School?
Perry Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Perry Hill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Shelton?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Hill Elementary School ranks #1 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 Perry Hill Elementary School, Shelton School District also operates Shelton High School (1,308 students), Intermediate School (714 students), and Elizabeth Shelton School (405 students). See the Shelton School District district page for the complete list.