- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shelby, OH
Shelby Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shelby Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 391000901627
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shelby Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Shelby · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 866
- students enrolled
Shelby Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Shelby, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Shelby Elementary School held near 916 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 391000901627 · Shelby, OH Other · MID · TRAD
866 enr · 21.1:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelby Middle School (474 students)
Shelby Elementary School held near 916 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Shelby Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shelby Elementary School
866 students
- Shelby Middle
Shelby Middle School
474 students
- Shelby High Sc
Shelby High School
454 students
What this shows Shelby Elementary School reports 866 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 866 | top 9% | - | - |
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.
866
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Ohio - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$14,098
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 866 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Shelby Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelby City reports $14,098 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 Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shelby High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Shelby
1 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 (~866 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shelby Elementary School
How many students attend Shelby Elementary School?
Shelby Elementary School has 866 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shelby, OH. CCD year-over-year: 900 (2022-23) → 916 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelby Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelby Elementary School is 21.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 34% higher 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 91.2% of enrollment, in Shelby, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelby Elementary School?
Shelby Elementary School 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Shelby?
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Shelby, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shelby City?
Besides Shelby Elementary School, Shelby City also operates Shelby Middle School (474 students) and Shelby High School (454 students). See the Shelby City district page for the complete list.