Shelton Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Golden, Colorado 80401 · Jefferson County School District No. R-1
#305 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#19746 of 50,301 nationally
About Shelton Elementary School
Shelton Elementary School is a public elementary located in Golden, in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 394 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 305th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 394.
There are 13 schools in Golden; Shelton Elementary School ranks 9th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)45%
- Reading proficiency (30%)53%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Shelton Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Shelton Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bell Middle School
Golden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
774 students · 2.0 km away
Golden View Classical Academy
Golden · Charter other · Grades K–12
737 students · 2.1 km away
Golden High School
Golden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,469 students · 2.3 km away
Free Horizon Montessori
Golden · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
382 students · 3.3 km away
Mitchell Elementary School
Golden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
478 students · 4.6 km away
Kyffin Elementary School
Golden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
503 students · 4.7 km away
Welchester Elementary School
Golden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students · 6.1 km away
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Golden · Charter other · Grades PK–12
425 students · 6.2 km away
Foothills Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students · 6.2 km away
Ralston Elementary School
Golden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
289 students · 6.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Montrose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
Belmont Elementary School
Pueblo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
Cimarron Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students
Chipeta Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
Gypsum Elementary School
Gypsum · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
Pomona Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Shelton Elementary School a good school?
Shelton Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 57.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #305 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Shelton Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Shelton Elementary School ranks #305 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #19746 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Shelton Elementary School?
Shelton Elementary School had 394 students in 2025.
Is Shelton Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Shelton Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Shelton Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Shelton Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.