Shelby Elementary School

Shelby Elementary School serves 294 students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in this close-knit Montana community. With 21 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 14:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking 102nd out of 605 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 83rd percentile.

In English Language Arts and Reading, 47% of students perform at proficient or above levels across grade levels, while math achievement shows room for growth with 35% of students meeting proficiency standards. Located at 1010 Oilfield Avenue, Shelby Elementary sits in a working-class community where the median household income is $51,531 and median home values average $176,100. The surrounding zip code has a population of 3,331, with 23% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a relatively low poverty rate of 8.7%.

As a regular public elementary school, Shelby Elementary provides educational services in Montana's remote rural landscape, serving families in Toole County's agricultural and energy-focused community.

Located in a rural area, Shelby Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.