School overview
At a glance
Reported students
866
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
42.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.4:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 1,716 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
474
Shelby Elementary School: 866 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
20.4:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Shelby Elementary School
Shelby Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Shelby. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Shelby City. NCES reports 866 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,716 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 391 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.4:1, above the Ohio median of 17.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.6%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Shelby Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 20.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.2%
- Hispanic4.6%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Shelby City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Shelby Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
474 reported students
Shelby High School
High · Grades 08–12
454 reported students