Shelby Elementary School

Shelby Elementary School is an expansive elementary campus in Shelby, Montana, part of Shelby Elem. The school instructs 262 students in grades pre-K through 5. Enrollment runs roughly 57% above the state mean of about 167.

Across the 4 schools in Shelby Elem (413 students total), Shelby Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Shelby Elementary School shows that White students make up the majority at 68%. The remainder reads as 12% Hispanic, 12% multiracial, 6% Native American. By comparison, Toole County as a whole is about 83% White, so the school skews considerably less White than its surroundings.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Shelby Elementary School has 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 11.6:1. That tracks the state average closely. Around 56% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is south of Toole County's rate of about 66%.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Toole County put median household income runs about $57,731, about 23% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. In all, Toole County runs 11 public schools (combined enrollment of about 681 students), of which Shelby Elementary School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Shelby 6-8, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Shelby Elementary School's enrollment has increased 11% since 2018, when it stood at 236 (now 262). The White share of enrollment fell from 77% to 68% over that span.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.