- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shelbina, MO
South Shelby Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Shelby Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292811003130
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Shelby Middle School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Shelbina · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Shelby Middle School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Shelby Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shelbina, MO.
School address
District: Shelby Co. R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 292811003130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
South Shelby Middle School shrank from 151 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 292811003130 · Shelbina, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 9:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: South Shelby Elementary (282 students)
South Shelby Middle School shrank from 151 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
South Shelby Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Shelby E
South Shelby Elementary
282 students
- South Shelby H
South Shelby High
227 students
- This school
South Shelby Middle School
126 students
What this shows South Shelby Middle School reports 126 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Shelby Middle School compares
South Shelby Middle School 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 30% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▲ 8% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 13% in Missouri - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
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 126 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, South Shelby Middle School 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shelby Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Shelby High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Shelby Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~126 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Shelby Middle School
How many students attend South Shelby Middle School?
South Shelby Middle School has 126 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shelbina, MO. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Shelby Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Shelby Middle School is 9:1, which is 30% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 43% 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 Middle School?
49.7% of students at South Shelby Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Shelby Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Shelby Middle School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Shelbina, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Shelby Middle School?
South Shelby Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Shelbina?
By Resource Investment Index, South Shelby Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Shelby Co. R-Iv also operates South Shelby Elementary (282 students) and South Shelby High (227 students). See the Shelby Co. R-Iv district page for the complete list.