Public schools in Shelley, ID
7 open public schools with an address in Shelley, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,512
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.2:1
Idaho median 16.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Shelley public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Shelley, ID: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,512 students, an average of 359 per school. The largest campus is Shelley Senior High School (800 students), and the largest elementary school is Riverview Elementary School (364).
Every listed school belongs to Shelley Joint District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 20.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 39% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Shelley
Elementary schools in Shelley
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Goodsell Elementary Shelley Joint District · Special Education School | PK–KG | 197 | 21.9:1 | |
| Riverview Elementary School Shelley Joint District | 03–04 | 364 | 20.2:1 | |
| Sunrise Elementary School Shelley Joint District | 01–02 | 339 | 18.8:1 |
Middle schools in Shelley
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald J Hobbs Middle School Shelley Joint District | 07–08 | 391 | 17.2:1 | |
| Hazel Stuart Elementary School Shelley Joint District | 05–06 | 373 | 21:1 |
High schools in Shelley
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley Senior High School Shelley Joint District | 09–12 | 800 | 21.9:1 | |
| Shelley Work Based Academy Shelley Joint District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 48 | 18:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.2%
- Hispanic15.6%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial0.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Shelley schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,512 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Shelley
How many public schools are in Shelley, ID?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Shelley: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,512 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Shelley?
All listed public schools with an address in Shelley belong to Shelley Joint District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Shelley?
Shelley Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Shelley, with 800 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Shelley?
No school with an address in Shelley is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Idaho.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Shelley schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Shelley public schools is 20.2:1, higher than the Idaho school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Shelley guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Idaho cities