- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shelby, MT
Shelby 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Shelby 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 302390000693
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shelby 7-8 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Montana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Shelby · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Montana
- 109
- students enrolled
Shelby 7-8 has class sizes larger than 95% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby 7-8 ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Shelby, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Shelby 7-8 shrank from 76 students in 2022-23 to 69 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE held 6.2 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 302390000693 · Shelby, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
109 enr · 18.2:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelby Elementary School (262 students)
Shelby 7-8 shrank from 76 students in 2022-23 to 69 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE held 6.2 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Shelby 7-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shelby Element
Shelby Elementary School
262 students
- This school
Shelby 7-8
109 students
- Cam Rose Schoo 28
Cam Rose School
28 students
- Big Rose Colon 14
Big Rose Colony School
14 students
What this shows Shelby 7-8 reports 109 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shelby 7-8 compares
Shelby 7-8 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 54% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
109
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 95% in Montana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$12,115
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
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 109 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.5%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Shelby 7-8 is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Shelby Elem reports $12,115 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shelby 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cam Rose School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Rose Colony School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shelby 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~109 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shelby 7-8
How many students attend Shelby 7-8?
Shelby 7-8 has 109 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shelby, MT. CCD year-over-year: 76 (2022-23) → 69 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelby 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelby 7-8 is 18.2:1, which is 54% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shelby 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Shelby 7-8 is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Shelby, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelby 7-8?
Shelby 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Shelby 7-8 rank among public schools in Shelby?
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby 7-8 ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Shelby, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Shelby on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelby Elem?
Besides Shelby 7-8, Shelby Elem also operates Shelby Elementary School (262 students), Cam Rose School (28 students), and Big Rose Colony School (14 students). See the Shelby Elem district page for the complete list.