Shelter Rock School

Summary:

Shelter Rock School is an elementary school in Danbury, Connecticut, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Danbury School District, which is ranked 142 out of 158 districts in the state. The school has seen a significant increase in its Hispanic student population, rising from 48.46% in 2020-2021 to 61.92% in 2022-2023.

Academically, Shelter Rock School struggles compared to the district and state averages. In 2023-2024, only 28.6% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 45.9% statewide. Similarly, in 5th-grade math, only 25.6% of students were proficient, versus 43.1% statewide. The school's performance also varies greatly across different student subgroups, with its Hispanic students performing relatively well but its White and special education students performing much worse. Additionally, Shelter Rock School has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.94% to 56.43% over the past three years.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Danbury area, such as Great Plain School, Shelter Rock School generally performs worse academically. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past decade, from 269th out of 557 Connecticut elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 351st out of 497 in 2023-2024. These challenges may be influenced by the school's high proportion of students from low-income backgrounds and the need to address the diverse needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2 Crows Nest Rd.
       Danbury, CT  06810


(203) 797-4777

District: Danbury School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
351st of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,233 Help


Students who attend Shelter Rock School usually attend:

Middle:    Rogers Park Middle School
High:    Danbury High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  583

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.9%
White:
19.7%
Asian:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.9% Help


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Compare Details Shelter Rock School ranks worse than 70.6% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 4th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Danbury School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.29. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Shelter Rock School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Danbury School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shelter Rock School is $14,233. 9 elementary schools in the Danbury School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shelter Rock School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shelter Rock School 351st of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Shelter Rock School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Danbury School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Danbury School District 142nd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shelter Rock School

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Rank History for all students at Shelter Rock School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.37 430th 570 24.6%
2007 42.79 407th 568 28.3%
2008 43.09 396th 565 29.9%
2009 49.04 381st 566 32.7%
2010 58.33 320th 579 44.7%
2011 62.66 282nd 565 50.1%
2012 64.25 276th 564 51.1%
2013 64.58 269th 557 51.7%
2015 42.04 343rd 551 37.7%
2016 37.57 320th 518 38.2%
2017 38.43 322nd 519 38.0%
2018 51.35 268th 532 49.6%
2019 36.33 334th 522 36.0%
2021 20.67 416th 538 22.7%
2022 21.25 362nd 490 26.1%
2023 27.67 334th 491 32.0%
2024 25.29 351st 497 29.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shelter Rock School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.08 4th 9 55.6%
2021 73.28 4th 34 88.2%
2022 63.30 5th 15 66.7%
2023 57.67 2nd 6 66.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Shelter Rock School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.48 280th 371 24.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shelter Rock School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.12 23rd 60 61.7%
2021 29.73 208th 302 31.1%
2022 33.07 52nd 70 25.7%
2023 23.06 60th 72 16.7%
2024 26.88 52nd 70 25.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Shelter Rock School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.32 186th 259 28.2%
2019 32.43 175th 242 27.7%
2021 17.59 364th 455 20.0%
2022 13.79 205th 234 12.4%
2023 11.51 205th 230 10.9%
2024 14.20 201st 237 15.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Shelter Rock School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.45 166th 262 36.6%
2019 27.18 190th 247 23.1%
2021 17.21 367th 445 17.5%
2022 15.91 205th 232 11.6%
2023 17.90 192nd 231 16.9%
2024 12.43 201st 233 13.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shelter Rock School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.24 18th 101 82.2%
2019 64.45 30th 112 73.2%
2021 28.16 120th 173 30.6%
2022 31.60 75th 99 24.2%
2023 46.64 45th 108 58.3%
2024 44.34 56th 111 49.5%
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Rank History for White students at Shelter Rock School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.97 225th 296 24.0%
2019 16.43 269th 295 8.8%
2021 2.13 327th 327 0.0%
2023 14.98 242nd 262 7.6%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Shelter Rock School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 259 51 30 27 3 n/a n/a 0 370
1989 268 40 44 45 1 n/a n/a 0 398
1990 282 38 43 38 n/a n/a n/a 0 401
1991 272 45 41 54 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1992 307 52 45 54 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1993 253 28 39 30 2 n/a n/a 0 352
1994 234 35 43 35 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1995 215 40 44 42 2 n/a n/a 0 343
1996 215 40 44 42 2 n/a n/a 0 343
1997 197 48 43 47 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1998 212 49 42 77 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1999 176 53 48 86 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2000 197 43 36 65 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2001 200 53 34 77 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2002 182 58 42 87 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2003 182 58 42 87 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2004 195 39 46 85 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2005 181 41 42 103 1 n/a n/a 0 368
2006 216 40 39 106 1 n/a n/a 0 402
2007 182 27 36 96 1 n/a n/a 0 342
2008 160 34 34 109 1 n/a n/a 0 338
2009 163 29 44 138 1 n/a n/a 0 375
2010 167 36 40 152 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2011 138 30 42 183 1 0 15 0 409
2012 144 32 41 190 0 0 12 0 419
2013 146 27 41 188 0 1 13 0 416
2014 161 26 41 180 0 0 8 0 416
2015 200 30 44 211 0 0 12 0 497
2016 217 33 40 216 0 0 14 0 520
2017 217 34 47 239 1 0 7 0 545
2018 186 34 51 260 0 0 13 0 544
2019 189 34 49 262 0 0 11 0 545
2020 198 26 51 242 0 1 10 0 528
2021 172 27 47 251 1 1 19 0 518
2022 122 30 40 307 1 1 20 0 521
2023 115 40 43 361 2 0 22 0 583

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shelter Rock School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 370 20.0 18.5 n/a
1989 398 19.0 20.9 n/a
1990 401 20.0 20.0 n/a
1991 412 21.0 19.6 n/a
1992 458 27.0 16.9 28.4
1993 352 22.7 15.5 2.6
1994 347 20.4 17.0 33.4
1995 343 23.2 14.8 28.9
1996 343 23.2 14.8 28.9
1997 335 22.6 14.8 24.8
1998 380 24.4 15.6 33.2
1999 363 26.1 13.9 41
2000 341 25.3 13.5 35.5
2001 364 24.9 14.6 n/a
2002 369 24.0 15.4 47.7
2003 369 24.0 15.4 47.7
2004 365 26.3 13.9 0
2005 368 21.2 17.4 n/a
2006 402 22.0 18.3 30.8
2007 342 21.7 15.8 27.2
2008 338 22.2 15.2 41.1
2009 375 25.5 17.0 33.1
2010 396 23.5 16.8 40.7
2011 409 24.1 16.9 49.1
2012 419 24.5 17.0 52.7
2013 416 24.3 17.0 52.2
2014 416 25.3 16.3 46.2
2015 497 28.0 17.7 54.7
2016 520 28.0 18.5 52.3
2017 545 32.1 16.9 51.7
2018 544 35.0 15.5 54
2019 545 35.7 15.2 64.6
2020 528 37.1 14.2 50.4
2021 518 36.1 14.3 55.6
2022 521 35.2 14.7 56.4
2023 583 36.2 16.0 44.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shelter Rock School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 370 20.0 18.5 n/a
1989 398 19.0 20.9 n/a
1990 401 20.0 20.0 n/a
1991 412 21.0 19.6 n/a
1992 458 27.0 16.9 28.4
1993 352 22.7 15.5 2.6
1994 347 20.4 17.0 33.4
1995 343 23.2 14.8 28.9
1996 343 23.2 14.8 28.9
1997 335 22.6 14.8 24.8
1998 380 24.4 15.6 33.2
1999 363 26.1 13.9 41
2000 341 25.3 13.5 35.5
2001 364 24.9 14.6 n/a
2002 369 24.0 15.4 47.7
2003 369 24.0 15.4 47.7
2004 365 26.3 13.9 0
2005 368 21.2 17.4 n/a
2006 402 22.0 18.3 30.8
2007 342 21.7 15.8 27.2
2008 338 22.2 15.2 41.1
2009 375 25.5 17.0 33.1
2010 396 23.5 16.8 40.7
2011 409 24.1 16.9 49.1
2012 419 24.5 17.0 52.7
2013 416 24.3 17.0 52.2
2014 416 25.3 16.3 46.2
2015 497 28.0 17.7 54.7
2016 520 28.0 18.5 52.3
2017 545 32.1 16.9 51.7
2018 544 35.0 15.5 54
2019 545 35.7 15.2 64.6
2020 528 37.1 14.2 50.4
2021 518 36.1 14.3 55.6
2022 521 35.2 14.7 56.4
2023 583 36.2 16.0 44.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Shelter Rock School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,619
2019 $12,213
2020 $12,325
2021 $12,252
2022 $12,760
2023 $14,233

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shelter Rock School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 334th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 334th of 491 Elementary schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shelter Rock School)41.535.3
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Danbury School District)44.231.4
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shelter Rock School)42.643.5
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Danbury School District)45.635.2
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shelter Rock School)4741.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Danbury School District)47.235.8
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shelter Rock School)5534.9
 20.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Danbury School District)52.233.1
 19.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shelter Rock School)48.936.4
 12.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Danbury School District)54.640.5
 14.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.9
 6.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shelter Rock School)48.924.2
 24.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Danbury School District)44.525.9
 18.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students545583
 7%
African American3440
 17.6%
American Indian02
Asian4943
 12.2%
Hispanic262361
 37.8%
Pacific Islander00
White189115
 39.2%
Two or More Races1122
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.6%44.9%
 19.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shelter Rock School

Students at Shelter Rock School are 62% Hispanic, 20% White, 7% Asian, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Shelter Rock School ranks 351st of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 583 students attended Shelter Rock School.

Students who attend Shelter Rock School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rogers Park Middle School
High : Danbury High School


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