Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shelton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 399 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CO
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Shelton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelton Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Shelton Elementary School is ranked #549 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Shelton Elementary School often compared to?
Shelton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mitchell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Shelton Elementary School?
399 students attend Shelton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Shelton Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shelton Elementary School?
Shelton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shelton Elementary School offer ?
Shelton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shelton Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Shelton Elementary School located?
Shelton Elementary School is located in the Canyon Point And Trip Ranch neighborhood of Golden, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Canyon Point And Trip Ranch.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 399 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
