- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Shelbina, MO
South Shelby High
Federal NCES profile for South Shelby High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292811001728
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Shelby High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Shelbina · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South Shelby High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Shelby High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Shelbina, MO.
School address
District: Shelby Co. R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 292811001728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
South Shelby High shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 292811001728 · Shelbina, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 11.9:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: South Shelby Elementary (282 students)
South Shelby High shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
South Shelby High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Shelby E
South Shelby Elementary
282 students
- This school
South Shelby High
227 students
- South Shelby M
South Shelby Middle School
126 students
What this shows South Shelby High reports 227 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Shelby High compares
South Shelby High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 11% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Missouri - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$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 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, South Shelby High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shelby Elementary | 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 High'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 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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Shelby High
How many students attend South Shelby High?
South Shelby High has 227 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shelbina, MO. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Shelby High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Shelby High is 11.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% 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 High?
41.1% of students at South Shelby High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Shelby High?
The largest demographic group at South Shelby High is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Shelbina, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Shelby High?
South Shelby High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 High rank among public schools in Shelbina?
By Resource Investment Index, South Shelby High ranks #3 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 High, Shelby Co. R-Iv also operates South Shelby Elementary (282 students) and South Shelby Middle School (126 students). See the Shelby Co. R-Iv district page for the complete list.