- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shelbina, MO
South Shelby Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Shelby Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292811001726
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Shelby Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Shelbina · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Shelby Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Shelby Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Shelbina, MO.
School address
District: Shelby Co. R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 292811001726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
South Shelby Elementary held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 292811001726 · Shelbina, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 10.8:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: South Shelby High (227 students)
South Shelby Elementary held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
South Shelby Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Shelby Elementary
282 students
- South Shelby H
South Shelby High
227 students
- South Shelby M
South Shelby Middle School
126 students
What this shows South Shelby Elementary reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Shelby Elementary compares
South Shelby Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 4% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Missouri - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$13,742
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, South Shelby Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelby Co. R-Iv reports $13,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Shelby Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shelby High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Shelby Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Shelby Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide other 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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Shelby Elementary
How many students attend South Shelby Elementary?
South Shelby Elementary has 282 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shelbina, MO. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Shelby Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Shelby Elementary is 10.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Shelby Elementary?
44.2% of students at South Shelby Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Shelby Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Shelby Elementary is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Shelbina, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Shelby Elementary?
South Shelby Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 South Shelby Elementary rank among public schools in Shelbina?
By Resource Investment Index, South Shelby Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Shelbina, MO. 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 Co. R-Iv?
Besides South Shelby Elementary, Shelby Co. R-Iv also operates South Shelby High (227 students) and South Shelby Middle School (126 students). See the Shelby Co. R-Iv district page for the complete list.