Enrollment
886
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shelbyville, IN
Shelbyville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Shelbyville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181014001630
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shelbyville Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Shelbyville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Shelbyville Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shelbyville Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Shelbyville, IN.
School address
District: Shelbyville Central Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181014001630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shelbyville Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shelbyville Middle School
Shelbyville Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Shelbyville, Indiana, enrolling 886 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 886 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 234 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #181, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 443 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 233 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 886 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 39 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Shelbyville Central Schools also operates Shelbyville Sr High School (1,068 students) and William F Loper Elementary School (619 students) alongside Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville Middle School compares
Shelbyville Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▲ 15% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 886 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
886
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 75% in Indiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$11,104
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 39 expulsions.
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 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Shelbyville Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shelbyville Central Schools, which includes Shelbyville Middle School.
$11,104
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 63.3%
Federal 10.7%
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 Shelbyville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William F Loper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coulston Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Golden Bear Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shelbyville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~886 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Shelbyville Middle School
How many students attend Shelbyville Middle School?
Shelbyville Middle School has 886 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shelbyville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelbyville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelbyville Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shelbyville Middle School?
57.0% of students at Shelbyville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shelbyville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Shelbyville Middle School is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Shelbyville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelbyville Middle School?
Shelbyville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Shelbyville Middle School rank among public schools in Shelbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Shelbyville Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Shelbyville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Shelbyville on the city page.
Is Shelbyville Middle School a good school?
Shelbyville Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana 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 Shelbyville Central Schools?
Besides Shelbyville Middle School, Shelbyville Central Schools also operates Shelbyville Sr High School (1,068 students), William F Loper Elementary School (619 students), and Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch (565 students). See the Shelbyville Central Schools district page for the complete list.
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