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#285 of 603 schools in MT
Top 47% in state
Shelby Elementary School
Elementary School · Shelby Elem · Shelby, MT
An elementary school in Shelby, MT where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1010 Oilfield Avenue, Shelby, MT 59474
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shelby Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Shelby Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,114/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,004
Median home value
$203,600
Median rent
$770/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59474; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Shelby Elem
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rose Colony SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | Not available | 14 | Compare → |
| Cam Rose SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | Not available | 26 | 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.
Shelby Elem
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shelby Elementary School is listed in Shelby Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shelby Elementary School
Shelby Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shelby, MT, part of Shelby Elem, serving approximately 294 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #285 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shelby Elementary School
What grades does Shelby Elementary School serve?
Shelby Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Shelby Elementary School?
Shelby Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelby Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelby Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shelby Elementary School rank in MT?
Shelby Elementary School ranks #285 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Shelby Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shelby Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Shelby Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shelby Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Shelby Elementary School a charter school?
No, Shelby Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shelby Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Shelby Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shelby Elementary School?
58.5% of students at Shelby Elementary School 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 294
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Toole County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (406) 424-8910
- Area population (ZIP 59474)
- 3,391
- Area median age
- 44.1
Official sources & links
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 59474; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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