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Shelton Elementary School

Golden, Colorado · Grades PreK to 5 · Jefferson County School District No. R-1

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About Shelton Elementary School

Shelton Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Golden, Colorado. Enrollment was 394 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Golden. There are about 14.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (27.6 teachers in all). It is one of 140 schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Jefferson County. Families comparing options will find 28 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	420 Crawford Street, Golden, CO 80401
Phone	(303) 982-5686
School district	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	394
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	27.6
Students per teacher	14.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Jefferson County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 080480001044). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Shelton Elementary School serve?

Shelton Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Shelton Elementary School?

Shelton Elementary School reported 394 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelton Elementary School?

About 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 394 students and 27.6 teachers in federal data.

Is Shelton Elementary School a public or charter school?

Shelton Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Shelton Elementary School in?

Shelton Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/co/jefferson-county-school-district-no-r-1/

Where is Shelton Elementary School located?

Shelton Elementary School is at 420 Crawford Street, Golden, CO 80401. The phone number is (303) 982-5686.

How many other schools are near Shelton Elementary School?

There are 28 other schools within 5 miles of Shelton Elementary School in our directory.