Shelby Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Shelby, Montana 59474 · Shelby Elem
#177 of 267 elementary schools in Montana
#29621 of 50,301 nationally
About Shelby Elementary School
Shelby Elementary School is a public elementary located in Shelby, in the Shelby Elem school district of Montana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 262 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 177th of 267 ranked elementary schools in Montana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (78th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 262.
There are 5 schools in Shelby; Shelby Elementary School ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)56.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
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 Shelby Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Shelby Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Montana with a comparable Enrollment.
Whittier School
Bozeman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
Longfellow School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
263 students
Bitterroot School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students
Lincoln School
Glendive · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
260 students
Chief Joseph School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
260 students
Manhattan Elem
Manhattan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Shelby Elementary School a good school?
Shelby Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 43.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #177 of 267 in Montana. 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 Shelby Elementary School rank in Montana?
Shelby Elementary School ranks #177 of 267 elementary schools in Montana and #29621 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Shelby Elementary School?
Shelby Elementary School had 262 students in 2025.
Is Shelby Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Shelby Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Shelby Elementary School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Shelby Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.