Elizabeth Shelton School vs Long Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.6 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
Long Hill School
Shelton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
307 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Shelton School Shelton, Connecticut | Long Hill School Shelton, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #222 of 596 | #225 of 596 |
| National rank | #6630 of 50,301 | #6893 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 405 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Shelton | Shelton |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (77.1 vs 76.7).
- •Elizabeth Shelton School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Elizabeth Shelton School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 43%).
- •Long Hill School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.5).
- •Elizabeth Shelton School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 307.
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 Long Hill School?
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 Long Hill School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Shelton and Shelton in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth Shelton School: 405. Long Hill School: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth Shelton School and Long Hill School rank in Connecticut?
Elizabeth Shelton School is 222nd of 596 and Long Hill School is 225th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).