Elizabeth Shelton School vs Little Raiders University
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Shelton School
Shelton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
405 students
Little Raiders University
Derby · Public other · Grades PK–PK
63 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Shelton School Shelton, Connecticut | Little Raiders University Derby, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #222 of 596 | – |
| National rank | #6630 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 405 | 63 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 63 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | – |
| city | Shelton | Derby |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Little Raiders University does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 34.1%).
- •Elizabeth Shelton School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.8).
- •Elizabeth Shelton School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 63.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elizabeth Shelton School better than Little Raiders University?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Elizabeth Shelton School and Little Raiders University?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Shelton and Derby in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth Shelton School: 405. Little Raiders University: 63. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth Shelton School and Little Raiders University rank in Connecticut?
Elizabeth Shelton School is 222nd of 596 and Little Raiders University is unranked among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).