Enrollment
126
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Shelby Middle School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Shelby Middle School
South Shelby Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Shelbina, Missouri, enrolling 126 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9:1, South Shelby Middle School is leaner than roughly 87% of Missouri schools and 30% under the state's 12.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 126 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 159 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 126 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 33 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 126 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Shelby Co. R-Iv also operates South Shelby Elementary (282 students) and South Shelby High (227 students) alongside South Shelby 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 South Shelby Middle School compares
South Shelby Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,207
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shelby Co. R-Iv, which includes South Shelby Middle School.
$12,207
Per student
-6%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.9%
State 24.9%
Federal 17.2%
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 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
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~126 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Shelbina on the city page.
Is South Shelby Middle School a good school?
South Shelby Middle School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Missouri 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 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.
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