- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shelby, MT
Shelby Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shelby Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 302390000692
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shelby Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Shelby · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 262
- students enrolled
Shelby Elementary School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Shelby, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Shelby Elementary School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 302390000692 · Shelby, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelby 7-8 (109 students)
Shelby Elementary School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Shelby Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shelby Elementary School
262 students
- Shelby 7-8
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 Elementary School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shelby Elementary School compares
Shelby Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 24% | - | - |
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.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 65% in Montana - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.8%
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 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 12.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.5%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Shelby Elementary School 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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cam Rose School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Rose Colony School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shelby Elementary School'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
Similar other schools in Shelby
2 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 (~262 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Shelby Elementary School
How many students attend Shelby Elementary School?
Shelby Elementary School has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shelby, MT. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelby Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelby Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shelby Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shelby Elementary School is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Shelby, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelby Elementary School?
Shelby Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Shelby?
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 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 schools in Shelby on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelby Elem?
Besides Shelby Elementary School, Shelby Elem also operates Shelby 7-8 (109 students), Cam Rose School (28 students), and Big Rose Colony School (14 students). See the Shelby Elem district page for the complete list.