- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Louisville, KY
Shelby Academy
Federal NCES profile for Shelby Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210299000780
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shelby Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 51
- elementary schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Shelby Academy has class sizes smaller than 90% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby Academy ranks #5 of 51 elementary schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Shelby Academy shrank from 449 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (-14.5%).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 210299000780 · Louisville, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 10:1 · 73.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Shelby Academy shrank from 449 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (-14.5%). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Shelby Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school 290
Shelby Academy
290 students
What this shows Shelby Academy reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shelby Academy compares
Shelby Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 34% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 10% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.3%
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
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.3%
White 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Shelby Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shelby Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shelby Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Louisville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fern Creek Elementary
Standard public school
744 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Bowen Elementary
Standard public school
729 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Norton Elementary
Standard public school
716 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Goldsmith Elementary
Standard public school
651 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Indian Trail Elementary
Standard public school
649 students 18:1 students per teacher
Wheeler Elementary
Standard public school
626 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shelby Academy
How many students attend Shelby Academy?
Shelby Academy has 290 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelby Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelby Academy is 10:1, which is 34% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shelby Academy?
73.5% of students at Shelby Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shelby Academy?
The largest demographic group at Shelby Academy is African American at 60.3% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelby Academy?
Shelby Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Academy rank among elementary schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby Academy ranks #5 of 51 elementary schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Shelby Academy, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.