Enrollment
866
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shelby Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shelby Elementary School
Shelby Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Shelby, Ohio, enrolling 866 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 91% of state schools at 866 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 866 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Shelby's public schools, it stands alongside Pioneer Career & Technology (1,105 students): Shelby Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.1:1 vs 11.9:1).
Shelby City also operates Shelby Middle School (474 students) and Shelby High School (454 students) alongside Shelby Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Shelby Elementary School compares
Shelby Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shelby City, which includes Shelby Elementary School.
$12,865
Per student
-12%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 39.3%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~866 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Shelby on the city page.
Is Shelby Elementary School a good school?
Shelby Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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