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Shelter Rock School

2 CROWS NEST RD, DANBURY, CT 06810

About Shelter Rock School

Shelter Rock School is a public K–5 elementary school in Danbury, Connecticut. It has about 550 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1. The school has a very diverse student body, with about 81% of students being minorities. It focuses on getting students involved in the community, building character, and helping them with their schoolwork. About 33–34% of students are currently good at math, and 38% are good at reading. This shows that efforts are still being made to improve student outcomes. Shelter Rock School is one of the best elementary schools in Danbury, Connecticut, and the best elementary school in Danbury. It is known for providing a safe and welcoming environment that focuses on both academic and social-emotional growth.

Shelter Rock School Contact Information

Address

2 CROWS NEST RD, DANBURY, CT 06810

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Phone

(203) 797-4777

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 34%
Reading 38%
State average proficiency is 34% in Math and 38% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
521
Total Students
$93938
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 59 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Shelter Rock School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 19.7%
Asian 7.4%
Hispanic 61.9%
Black 6.9%
Two+ Races 3.8%
Native Am. 1%
White
19.7%
Asian
7.4%
Hispanic
61.9%
Black
6.9%
Two+ Races
3.8%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 521
52.1%
271 Female
47.9%
250 Male

Student Population

521 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q1. What kinds of programs at Shelter Rock School help different kinds of students?

Ans. The school has ESOL programs, special education services, and different ways of teaching to meet the needs of all of its students.

Q2. Are there ways for students to learn more?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in arts programs, STEM projects, after-school clubs, and activities that let them learn by doing.

Q3: How does Shelter Rock get families to help with their kids' education?

Ans. Families are involved through PTA meetings, school events, chances to volunteer, and workshops for parents. This helps make the relationship between home and school stronger.

Q4. Does the school put a lot of importance on social-emotional learning (SEL)?

Ans. Yes, SEL is a part of character education, peer mentoring, and routines in the classroom. These things help kids learn how to be responsible, strong, and caring.

Q5: What does Shelter Rock do to make people feel like they belong and are equal?

Ans. The school cares about its diverse community, uses culturally responsive teaching, and offers programs in more than one language to make sure that all students feel welcome and supported.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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