Elizabeth Shelton School vs Perry Hill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.0 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
Perry Hill Elementary School
Shelton · Public middle · Grades 5–6
711 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Shelton School Shelton, Connecticut | Perry Hill Elementary School Shelton, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #222 of 596 | #78 of 178 |
| National rank | #6630 of 50,301 | #1811 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 405 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| city | Shelton | Shelton |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perry Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 77.1).
- •Elizabeth Shelton School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Perry Hill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Elizabeth Shelton School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 34.2%).
- •Elizabeth Shelton School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.2).
- •Perry Hill Elementary School is the larger school with 711 students compared with 405.
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 Perry Hill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Perry Hill Elementary School ranks higher (78.1 vs 77.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Elizabeth Shelton School and Perry Hill Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Shelton and Shelton in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth Shelton School: 405. Perry Hill Elementary School: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth Shelton School and Perry Hill Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Elizabeth Shelton School is 222nd of 596 and Perry Hill Elementary School is 78th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).