Shelledy Elementary School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

371 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shelledy Elementary School, located in Fruita, Colorado, is a dedicated educational institution serving the Mesa County Valley School District 51. As a pillar of the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging environment for students in the elementary grades. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that encourages academic growth, character development, and social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare its young students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academics, Shelledy Elementary is known for its community-oriented atmosphere and commitment to active parental and volunteer involvement. The school prioritizes creating a safe, inclusive space where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build lasting friendships. By maintaining strong ties to the Fruita community, the school ensures that its students have access to a stable, nurturing, and quality educational experience that reflects the values of the surrounding area.

371

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shelledy Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	41
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
318 (85.7%)
Hispanic
41 (11.1%)
Two or More
6 (1.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Phone:	(970)254-6460
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 62