District Overview
Located at 124 Meadow Street in Shelton, Connecticut, the Shelton School District operates as an active, traditional public school system serving families within a vibrant small-city setting in the Waterbury-Shelton metropolitan region. Spanning eight operational schools, the district offers a comprehensive public education from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, fostering a seamless continuum of academic and developmental growth for local youth. Currently enrolling 4,518 students across its primary and secondary programs, the district brings together a dynamic student body from diverse backgrounds, providing tailored learning pathways designed to prepare every student from early childhood through high school graduation.

To support its multi-grade population, the Shelton School District maintains a robust professional infrastructure powered by nearly 1,582 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 639 full-time equivalent teachers, 113 instructional aides, and nearly 830 support personnel, ensuring an attentive, well-resourced educational environment with a strong educator-to-student ratio. For families, students, and educational researchers seeking to learn more about the district's programs and community initiatives, administration context and official resources are available directly through their district website at sheltonpublicschools.org or by calling (203) 924-1023.
8
Total Schools
4,518
Total Students
639.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shelton School District
Demographic Student Count
White2,489
Hispanic1,131
Black458
Asian237
Two or More192
American Indian5
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    2,489 (55.1%)
  • Hispanic
    1,131 (25.0%)
  • Black
    458 (10.1%)
  • Asian
    237 (5.2%)
  • Two or More
    192 (4.3%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Shelton School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle2
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:4,518*
Teachers (FTE):639.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.1
Schools in Shelton School District
Found 8 Schools