- Enrollment
- 3,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Danbury, CT
Shelter Rock School
Federal NCES profile for Shelter Rock School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090102000161
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shelter Rock School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools.
- #5 of 13
- elementary schools in Danbury · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Shelter Rock School has class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shelter Rock School ranks #5 of 13 elementary schools in Danbury, CT.
School address
District: Danbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090102000161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Shelter Rock School shrank from 583 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 090102000161 · Danbury, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 14.6:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Danbury High School (3,612 students)
Shelter Rock School shrank from 583 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Shelter Rock School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Danbury High S
Danbury High School
3,612 students
- Broadview Midd 1,070
Broadview Middle School
1,070 students
- Rogers Park Mi 888
Rogers Park Middle School
888 students
- Westside Middl 736
Westside Middle School Academy
736 students
- Park Avenue Sc 562
Park Avenue School
562 students
- This school 527
Shelter Rock School
527 students
What this shows Shelter Rock School reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shelter Rock School compares
Shelter Rock School is a shrinking 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 3% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 89% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,386
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
Hispanic or Latino 65.8%
White 17.8%
African American 5.9%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Shelter Rock School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Danbury School District reports $19,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shelter Rock School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadview Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rogers Park Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Middle School Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shelter Rock School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Danbury
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Park Avenue School
Standard public school
562 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Ellsworth Avenue School
Standard public school
492 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Stadley Rough School
Standard public school
479 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Hayestown Avenue School
Standard public school
450 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
King Street Primary School
Standard public school
393 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Pembroke School
Standard public school
376 students 11.1:1 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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shelter Rock School
How many students attend Shelter Rock School?
Shelter Rock School has 527 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Danbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelter Rock School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelter Rock School is 14.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shelter Rock School?
35.2% of students at Shelter Rock School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shelter Rock School?
The largest demographic group at Shelter Rock School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment, in Danbury, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelter Rock School?
Shelter Rock School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Shelter Rock School rank among elementary schools in Danbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Shelter Rock School ranks #5 of 13 elementary schools in Danbury, 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 Danbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Danbury School District?
Besides Shelter Rock School, Danbury School District also operates Danbury High School (3,612 students), Broadview Middle School (1,070 students), and Rogers Park Middle School (888 students). See the Danbury School District district page for the complete list.