Top Rankings
Shelby Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 413 students in Shelby Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Shelby Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
4 Schools
845 Schools
# Students
413 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shelby Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#206 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.40
% American Indian
6%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
72%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,073 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,780 is less than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,073
$15,490
Spending / Student
$9,780
$15,580
Best Shelby Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Big Rose Colony School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Big Rose Colony Lane
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 460-0010
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 460-0010
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cam Rose School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
253 Union School Road
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Gr: PK-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Valley Street
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Shelby 6-8
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Valley Street
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Gr: 6-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shelby Elementary School District?
Shelby Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 413 students.
What is the rank of Shelby Elementary School District?
Shelby Elementary School District is ranked #216 out of 335 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby Elementary School District?
72% of Shelby Elementary School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shelby Elementary School District?
Shelby Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Shelby Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,780 is less than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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