- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Shelley, ID
Shelley Work Based Academy
Federal NCES profile for Shelley Work Based Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160291001159
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shelley Work Based Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Shelley · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 48
- students enrolled
Shelley Work Based Academy has class sizes smaller than 85% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shelley Work Based Academy ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Shelley, ID.
School address
District: Shelley Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160291001159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Shelley Work Based Academy shrank from 44 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 4.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 160291001159 · Shelley, ID High · SMALL · TRAD
48 enr · 12:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelley Senior High School (800 students)
Shelley Work Based Academy shrank from 44 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 4.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Shelley Work Based Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shelley Senior
Shelley Senior High School
800 students
- Donald J Hobbs
Donald J Hobbs Middle School
391 students
- Hazel Stuart E
Hazel Stuart Elementary School
373 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary School
364 students
- Sunrise Elemen
Sunrise Elementary School
339 students
- This school 48
Shelley Work Based Academy
48 students
What this shows Shelley Work Based Academy reports 48 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shelley Work Based Academy compares
Shelley Work Based Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 15% in Idaho - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$8,106
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Shelley Work Based Academy is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Shelley Joint District reports $8,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shelley Work Based Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donald J Hobbs Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazel Stuart Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shelley Work Based Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide high 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 (~48 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shelley Work Based Academy
How many students attend Shelley Work Based Academy?
Shelley Work Based Academy has 48 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shelley, ID. CCD year-over-year: 44 (2022-23) → 39 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelley Work Based Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelley Work Based Academy is 12:1, which is 30% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shelley Work Based Academy?
The largest demographic group at Shelley Work Based Academy is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Shelley, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelley Work Based Academy?
Shelley Work Based Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Shelley Work Based Academy rank among public schools in Shelley?
By Resource Investment Index, Shelley Work Based Academy ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Shelley, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Shelley on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelley Joint District?
Besides Shelley Work Based Academy, Shelley Joint District also operates Shelley Senior High School (800 students), Donald J Hobbs Middle School (391 students), and Hazel Stuart Elementary School (373 students). See the Shelley Joint District district page for the complete list.