Shelby Elementary School

901 Valley Street
Shelby, MT 59474
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Shelby Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shelby Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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School Overview

Shelby Elementary School's student population of 281 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
281 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Shelby Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelby Elementary School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#347 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Shelby Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shelby Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shelby Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Shelby Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Shelby Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Shelby Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Shelby Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Shelby Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
White
73%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Shelby Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Shelby Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Shelby Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shelby Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shelby Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shelby Elementary School's ranking?
Shelby Elementary School is ranked #347 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Shelby Elementary School?
281 students attend Shelby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Shelby Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shelby Elementary School?
Shelby Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shelby Elementary School offer ?
Shelby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Shelby Elementary School part of?
Shelby Elementary School is part of Shelby Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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