Shelton Elementary School in Golden, Colorado on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Shelton Elementary School is a suburban public school in Golden, Colorado that is part of Jefferson County School District R-1. It serves 394 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.7:1. Its teachers have had 58 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

394 Students

31 Teachers

420 Crawford St

Golden, CO 80401 View local requests

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Shelton Elementary School Demographics

38%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

27%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Shelton Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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