- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shelbyville, IN
Golden Bear Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Golden Bear Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181014002687
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Bear Preschool earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Shelbyville · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Bear Preschool has class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Bear Preschool ranks #3 of 4 schools in Shelbyville, IN.
School address
District: Shelbyville Central Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181014002687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Golden Bear Preschool held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 181014002687 · Shelbyville, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 21.1:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelbyville Sr High School (1,068 students)
Golden Bear Preschool held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Golden Bear Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shelbyville Sr
Shelbyville Sr High School
1,068 students
- Shelbyville Mi
Shelbyville Middle School
886 students
- William F Lope
William F Loper Elementary School
619 students
- Thomas a Hendr
Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch
565 students
- Coulston Eleme
Coulston Elementary School
428 students
- This school 295
Golden Bear Preschool
295 students
What this shows Golden Bear Preschool reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golden Bear Preschool compares
Golden Bear Preschool held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 33% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 3% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 93% in Indiana - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,582
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Golden Bear Preschool is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Shelbyville Central Schools reports $12,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Golden Bear Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shelbyville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William F Loper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coulston Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden Bear Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Shelbyville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Golden Bear Preschool
How many students attend Golden Bear Preschool?
Golden Bear Preschool has 295 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shelbyville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Bear Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Bear Preschool is 21.1:1, which is 33% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Golden Bear Preschool?
48.2% of students at Golden Bear Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Bear Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Golden Bear Preschool is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Shelbyville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Bear Preschool?
Golden Bear Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Golden Bear Preschool rank among schools in Shelbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Bear Preschool ranks #3 of 4 schools in Shelbyville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shelbyville on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelbyville Central Schools?
Besides Golden Bear Preschool, Shelbyville Central Schools also operates Shelbyville Sr High School (1,068 students), Shelbyville Middle School (886 students), and William F Loper Elementary School (619 students). See the Shelbyville Central Schools district page for the complete list.