Shelton School District

District Overview
Headquartered at 700 S 1st Street in Shelton, Washington, the Shelton School District operates as an active, comprehensive public school system rooted in a distant town community setting. As a traditional, non-charter district, it oversees 10 operational schools that provide a continuous educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district is structured to deliver accessible, high-quality public education to surrounding families, maintaining strong community engagement through its central administration and dedicated web portal (sheltonschools.org).

Within the 2024–2025 academic context, the district serves a vibrant student body of 4,517 learners across its primary and secondary campuses. This dynamic population reflects a diverse demographic landscape, prominently including Hispanic (1,907 students) and White (2,098 students) youth, alongside multiracial, American Indian, Black, Asian, and Pacific Islander students. To foster academic development and ensure operational excellence, the district employs a robust workforce of approximately 1,103 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This personnel context features roughly 547 FTE classroom teachers, 62 FTE instructional aides, and nearly 494 FTE support staff, creating a strong framework for student achievement and holistic growth.
10
Total Schools
4,517
Total Students
547.2
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shelton School District
Demographic Student Count
White2,098
Hispanic1,907
Black45
Asian25
Two or More285
American Indian124
Pacific Islander16
  • White
    2,098 (46.6%)
  • Hispanic
    1,907 (42.4%)
  • Two or More
    285 (6.3%)
  • American Indian
    124 (2.8%)
  • Black
    45 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    25 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    16 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Shelton School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle2
High5
Other0
School Map
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:10
Students:4,517*
Teachers (FTE):547.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.2