South Shelby Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Shelbina, Missouri 63468 · Shelby Co. R-IV
#519 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri
#21200 of 50,301 nationally
About South Shelby Elementary
South Shelby Elementary is a public elementary located in Shelbina, in the Shelby Co. R-IV school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 282 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 519th of 1,159 ranked elementary schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is students per teacher (76th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (49th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 282.
There are 3 schools in Shelbina; South Shelby Elementary ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)58.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Shelby Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Shelby Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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East Elem.
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Shelby Elementary a good school?
South Shelby Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 55.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #519 of 1,159 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Shelby Elementary rank in Missouri?
South Shelby Elementary ranks #519 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri and #21200 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Shelby Elementary?
South Shelby Elementary had 282 students in 2025.
Is South Shelby Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
South Shelby Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Shelby Elementary?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of South Shelby Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.