Elizabeth Shelton School

405 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Elizabeth Shelton School is a public elementary school located in Shelton, Connecticut, serving students in the Shelton Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards while integrating diverse instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its students for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond the classroom, Elizabeth Shelton School places a strong value on community involvement and school spirit. It operates as a vital part of the local Shelton educational framework, often encouraging collaboration between faculty, parents, and students to create a holistic school experience. Through various initiatives, resources, and institutional support, the school strives to provide a safe and inclusive setting where children are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, responsible members of the community.

405

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elizabeth Shelton School
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	101
Black	41
Asian	13
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
234 (57.8%)
Hispanic
101 (24.9%)
Black
41 (10.1%)
Two or More
15 (3.7%)
Asian
13 (3.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Shelton School District
Phone:	(203)929-1330
Website:	http://sheltonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 92