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South Shelby Elementary

Summary:

South Shelby Elementary is a public elementary school in Shelbina, Missouri, serving 294 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Shelby County R-IV school district.

Despite consistent funding and resources comparable to nearby schools, South Shelby Elementary has struggled academically, with proficiency rates significantly below state and district averages in both math and English Language Arts. For example, the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was just 25% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 40.8% and the district average of 25%. In contrast, the higher-performing North Shelby Elementary had 3rd-grade math proficiency rates around 35% and 5th-grade math proficiency rates around 89% in the same year.

The school's challenges may be linked to its high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 55.78% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, higher than nearby Macon Elementary (46.3%) and Paris Elementary (39.53%). This socioeconomic factor may contribute to South Shelby Elementary's relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.1% to 19.1% in recent years, which are also higher than the state average.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6685 Shelby 419
       Shelbina, MO  63468-1410

(573) 588-2181

District: Shelby County R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
732nd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,148 Help


Students who attend South Shelby Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    South Shelby Middle School
High:    South Shelby High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  294

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.9%
Two or more races:
4.1%
African American:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.8% Help


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Compare Details South Shelby Elementary ranks worse than 80.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.11. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Shelby Elementary is $11,148.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Shelby Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Shelby Elementary 732nd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See South Shelby Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Shelby County R-IV:

SchoolDigger ranks Shelby County R-IV 219th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Shelby Elementary

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Rank History for all students at South Shelby Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.18 537th 1074 50.0%
2007 38.45 759th 1080 29.7%
2008 52.07 526th 1084 51.5%
2009 54.60 490th 1053 53.5%
2010 46.96 618th 1066 42.0%
2011 65.04 357th 1088 67.2%
2012 49.93 607th 1085 44.1%
2013 38.72 778th 1108 29.8%
2014 42.25 702nd 1089 35.5%
2015 33.95 775th 1058 26.7%
2016 35.54 610th 865 29.5%
2017 34.76 728th 1032 29.5%
2018 48.10 535th 1045 48.8%
2019 52.51 496th 1052 52.9%
2021 57.60 380th 901 57.8%
2022 30.89 642nd 908 29.3%
2023 35.49 606th 898 32.5%
2024 20.11 732nd 906 19.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Shelby Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.84 462nd 887 47.9%
2019 70.60 161st 907 82.2%
2022 31.10 392nd 532 26.3%
2023 36.25 406th 611 33.6%
2024 30.81 463rd 625 25.9%
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Rank History for White students at South Shelby Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.86 612th 898 31.8%
2019 39.89 564th 917 38.5%
2021 38.22 430th 691 37.8%
2022 18.62 586th 675 13.2%
2023 18.69 585th 673 13.1%
2024 9.14 635th 668 4.9%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for South Shelby Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 299 299
1992 293 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1993 270 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1994 275 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1995 279 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1996 279 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1997 277 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 280
1998 265 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 269
1999 280 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 283
2000 276 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 280
2001 277 2 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 285
2002 248 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2003 248 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2004 227 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2005 215 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2006 226 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2007 230 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2008 254 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2009 242 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2010 222 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2011 235 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 239
2012 249 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 252
2013 244 0 1 1 0 0 5 0 251
2014 233 0 1 0 2 0 5 0 241
2015 245 0 1 0 1 0 8 0 255
2016 244 1 0 2 1 0 9 0 257
2017 227 0 0 1 1 0 7 0 236
2018 229 0 0 0 1 0 6 0 236
2019 214 0 0 3 2 0 6 0 225
2020 206 0 0 4 1 0 7 0 218
2021 274 3 0 11 1 0 9 0 298
2022 280 4 0 5 1 0 8 0 298
2023 273 7 0 1 1 0 12 0 294

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Shelby Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 299 19.0 15.7 27.1
1992 296 20.0 14.8 27.7
1993 273 19.0 14.4 31.9
1994 278 18.3 15.2 33.5
1995 281 20.7 13.6 32.4
1996 281 20.7 13.6 32.4
1997 280 22.2 12.6 32.9
1998 269 21.7 12.4 32.3
1999 283 23.8 11.9 33.9
2000 280 23.3 12.0 38.2
2001 285 21.8 13.1 38.6
2002 249 19.3 12.9 41
2003 249 19.3 12.9 41
2004 229 18.6 12.3 45
2005 217 18.4 11.8 46.5
2006 227 19.4 11.7 48
2007 230 18.7 12.3 50.9
2008 255 19.0 13.4 51.4
2009 243 18.6 13.0 45.7
2010 223 17.9 12.4 46.2
2011 239 17.3 13.8 48.5
2012 252 17.2 14.6 54.4
2013 251 17.3 14.4 55.4
2014 241 17.6 13.6 56
2015 255 17.0 15.0 51.4
2016 257 17.0 15.1 55.6
2017 236 17.0 13.8 53.4
2018 236 17.0 13.8 53
2019 225 17.4 12.9 55.1
2020 218 17.2 12.6 56
2021 298 25.1 11.8 61.7
2022 298 26.1 11.4 54.7
2023 294 26.1 11.2 55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Shelby Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 299 19.0 15.7 27.1
1992 296 20.0 14.8 27.7
1993 273 19.0 14.4 31.9
1994 278 18.3 15.2 33.5
1995 281 20.7 13.6 32.4
1996 281 20.7 13.6 32.4
1997 280 22.2 12.6 32.9
1998 269 21.7 12.4 32.3
1999 283 23.8 11.9 33.9
2000 280 23.3 12.0 38.2
2001 285 21.8 13.1 38.6
2002 249 19.3 12.9 41
2003 249 19.3 12.9 41
2004 229 18.6 12.3 45
2005 217 18.4 11.8 46.5
2006 227 19.4 11.7 48
2007 230 18.7 12.3 50.9
2008 255 19.0 13.4 51.4
2009 243 18.6 13.0 45.7
2010 223 17.9 12.4 46.2
2011 239 17.3 13.8 48.5
2012 252 17.2 14.6 54.4
2013 251 17.3 14.4 55.4
2014 241 17.6 13.6 56
2015 255 17.0 15.0 51.4
2016 257 17.0 15.1 55.6
2017 236 17.0 13.8 53.4
2018 236 17.0 13.8 53
2019 225 17.4 12.9 55.1
2020 218 17.2 12.6 56
2021 298 25.1 11.8 61.7
2022 298 26.1 11.4 54.7
2023 294 26.1 11.2 55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Shelby Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $619 (7.5%) $7,606 (92.5%) $8,225
2020 $613 (7.6%) $7,414 (92.4%) $8,028
2021 $476 (4.7%) $9,691 (95.3%) $10,167
2022 $2,614 (23.4%) $8,535 (76.6%) $11,148

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Shelby Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 496th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 606th of 898 Elementary schools
 20.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Shelby Elementary)4048.6
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Shelby County R-IV)41.548.6
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Shelby Elementary)5027.1
 22.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shelby County R-IV)51.327.1
 24.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Shelby Elementary)46.232.6
 13.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Shelby County R-IV)43.932.6
 11.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Shelby Elementary)51.217.4
 33.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Shelby County R-IV)47.417.4
 30%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Shelby Elementary)56.414.3
 42.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Shelby County R-IV)46.414.3
 32.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.336.2
 4.1%
5th Grade Science (South Shelby Elementary)33.426.2
 7.2%
   5th Grade Science (Shelby County R-IV)35.726.2
 9.5%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Shelby Elementary)48.745.2
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Shelby County R-IV)48.245.2
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students225294
 30.7%
African American07
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic31
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White214273
 27.6%
Two or More Races612
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.1%55.8%
 0.7%

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Students who attend South Shelby Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Shelby Middle School
High : South Shelby High

Students at South Shelby Elementary are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

South Shelby Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.2% of Missouri elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 294 students attended South Shelby Elementary.


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