Enrollment
474
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+161% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shelby Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shelby Middle School
Shelby Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Shelby, Ohio, enrolling 474 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 82.4% of students qualify for free meals, 161% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 474 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 43 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #39, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 474 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Shelby City also operates Shelby Elementary School (866 students) and Shelby High School (454 students) alongside Shelby Middle 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 Middle School compares
Shelby Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shelby City, which includes Shelby Middle 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 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
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary 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 (~474 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Shelby on the city page.
Is Shelby Middle School a good school?
Shelby Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 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.
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