- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shelbyville, IL
Moulton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Moulton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173609003739
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moulton Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Shelbyville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 455
- students enrolled
Moulton Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moulton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Shelbyville, IL.
School address
District: Shelbyville Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 173609003739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Moulton Elementary School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 173609003739 · Shelbyville, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Main Street Elementary School (370 students)
Moulton Elementary School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Moulton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Moulton Elementary School
455 students
- Main Street El
Main Street Elementary School
370 students
- Shelbyville Hi
Shelbyville High School
345 students
- Shelbyville Ki 78
Shelbyville Kindergarten Center
78 students
What this shows Moulton Elementary School reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moulton Elementary School compares
Moulton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,822
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Moulton Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Shelbyville Cusd 4 reports $12,822 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moulton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shelbyville High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shelbyville Kindergarten Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moulton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Shelbyville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moulton Elementary School
How many students attend Moulton Elementary School?
Moulton Elementary School has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shelbyville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moulton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moulton Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moulton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Moulton Elementary School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Shelbyville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moulton Elementary School?
Moulton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Moulton Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Shelbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Moulton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Shelbyville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shelbyville Cusd 4?
Besides Moulton Elementary School, Shelbyville Cusd 4 also operates Main Street Elementary School (370 students), Shelbyville High School (345 students), and Shelbyville Kindergarten Center (78 students). See the Shelbyville Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.