Below Average
#1618 of 1,823 schools in IN
Based on limited data
Golden Bear Preschool
Elementary School · Shelbyville Central Schools · Shelbyville, IN
A Shelbyville Central Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
1115 E State Road 44, Shelbyville, IN 46176
- 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 9 schools in Shelbyville.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Golden Bear Preschool sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,276/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shelbyville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,045
Median home value
$172,400
Median rent
$962/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46176; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William F Loper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 640 | Compare → |
| St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–3 | 0.7 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Coulston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 434 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Shelbyville Central Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,582NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Golden Bear Preschool is listed in Shelbyville Central Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Golden Bear Preschool
Golden Bear Preschool is a public elementary school in Shelbyville, IN, part of Shelbyville Central Schools, serving approximately 328 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,618 of 1,823 schools in IN. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Golden Bear Preschool
What grades does Golden Bear Preschool serve?
Golden Bear Preschool serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Golden Bear Preschool?
Golden Bear Preschool has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Bear Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Bear Preschool is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Golden Bear Preschool rank in IN?
Golden Bear Preschool ranks #1,618 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Golden Bear Preschool's MySchoolScout rating?
Golden Bear Preschool has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Golden Bear Preschool a charter school?
No, Golden Bear Preschool is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Golden Bear Preschool a Title I school?
No, Golden Bear Preschool is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Golden Bear Preschool?
32.6% of students at Golden Bear Preschool qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 328
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (317) 392-2449
- Area population (ZIP 46176)
- 28,581
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46176; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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