Shelton School
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(972) 774-1772
Shelton's mission is a school and resource center dedicated to making a difference by serving and empowering the lives of students who learn differently because not all great minds think alike.
Our vision is a world model in education of individuals who learn differently through education, evaluation, therapy, research and outreach.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 981 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Shelton School places among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | American Montessori Society (AMS) Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Dyslexia, ADHD, Language Disorders |
| Year Founded | 1976 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 981 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 14% State avg.: 38% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 200 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 10 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Admissions Director | Diann Slaton |
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