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#410 of 990 schools in CT

Top 41% in state

Elizabeth Shelton School

Elementary School · Shelton School District · Shelton, CT

An elementary school in Shelton, CT where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

138 Willoughby Rd., Shelton, CT 06484

  • Math 62% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$21,051
Chronic Absenteeism14.1%

Students at Elizabeth Shelton School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Elizabeth Shelton School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated751/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shelton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$114,739

Median home value

$435,700

Median rent

$1,661/mo

College educated

43.5%

Homeownership

75.9%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06484; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Holy Trinity Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–81.4 mi160Compare →
Mohegan SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–42.0 mi337Compare →
St Mary & St Michael SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–82.5 mi125Compare →
Irving SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1K–52.6 mi329Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Shelton School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$21,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elizabeth Shelton School is listed in Shelton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elizabeth Shelton School

Elizabeth Shelton School is a public elementary school in Shelton, CT, part of Shelton School District, serving approximately 425 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #410 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elizabeth Shelton School

What grades does Elizabeth Shelton School serve?

Elizabeth Shelton School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Elizabeth Shelton School?

Elizabeth Shelton School has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Shelton School?

The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Shelton School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elizabeth Shelton School rank in CT?

Elizabeth Shelton School ranks #410 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Elizabeth Shelton School's MySchoolScout rating?

Elizabeth Shelton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Elizabeth Shelton School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elizabeth Shelton School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Elizabeth Shelton School a charter school?

No, Elizabeth Shelton School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elizabeth Shelton School a Title I school?

No, Elizabeth Shelton School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elizabeth Shelton School?

32.0% of students at Elizabeth Shelton School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
425
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 4
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.1%
Area population (ZIP 06484)
41,402
Area average commute
28.8 min
Area median age
43.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06484; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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