Golden Bear Preschool serves 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Golden Bear Preschool's student population of 332 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 366% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Golden Bear Preschool is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
2%
13%
White
77%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Golden Bear Preschool?
332 students attend Golden Bear Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Golden Bear Preschool students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden Bear Preschool?
Golden Bear Preschool has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Golden Bear Preschool offer ?
Golden Bear Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Golden Bear Preschool part of?
Golden Bear Preschool is part of Shelbyville Central Schools School District.
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