- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shelby, OH
Shelby Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Shelby Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391000901628
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shelby Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Shelby · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Shelby Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Shelby, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Shelby Middle School shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 391000901628 · Shelby, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 19.8:1 · 82.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelby Elementary School (866 students)
Shelby Middle School shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Shelby Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shelby Element
Shelby Elementary School
866 students
- This school
Shelby Middle School
474 students
- Shelby High Sc
Shelby High School
454 students
What this shows Shelby Middle School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shelby Middle School compares
Shelby Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 161% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 161% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Ohio - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$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 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Shelby Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shelby High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shelby Middle 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
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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shelby Middle School
How many students attend Shelby Middle School?
Shelby Middle School has 474 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shelby, OH. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelby Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelby Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shelby Middle School?
82.4% of students at Shelby Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shelby Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Shelby Middle School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Shelby, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelby Middle School?
Shelby Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Shelby?
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby Middle School ranks #4 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 Middle School, Shelby City also operates Shelby Elementary School (866 students) and Shelby High School (454 students). See the Shelby City district page for the complete list.