At a glance
Reported students
891
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
70.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas other enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 695 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
891
Shelbyville School: 891 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
12.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 733
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Shelbyville School
Shelbyville School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Shelbyville. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Shelbyville ISD. NCES reports 891 students for 2024–25.
Among 695 combined / other schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 195 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, close to the Texas median of 11.8:1 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73.4%) and Black (13.5%). English learners represent 5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Shelbyville School
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 70.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.4%
- Hispanic10.7%
- Black13.5%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Shelbyville School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Middle Middle · Center ISD | 06–08 | 496 | 6.9 mi |
| Center El Elementary · Center ISD | 03–05 | 476 | 7.7 mi |
| Center H S High · Center ISD | 09–12 | 662 | 7.9 mi |
| Roughrider Academy High · Center ISD | 09–12 | 43 | 7.9 mi |
| F L Moffett Pri Elementary · Center ISD | PK–02 | 630 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Shelbyville School
What grades does Shelbyville School serve?
Shelbyville School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Shelbyville ISD.
How many students attend Shelbyville School?
Shelbyville School reported 891 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 695 Texas combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 733 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Shelbyville School?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 891 students and 70.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 11.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Shelbyville School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Shelbyville School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Shelbyville ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Shelbyville School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Shelbyville School in?
Shelbyville School is part of Shelbyville ISD, based in Shelbyville, TX, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Shelbyville School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Center Middle (6.9 mi), Center El (7.7 mi), Center H S (7.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.