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Shelby Elementary School District

1010 Oilfield Avenue
Shelby, MT 59474
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 403 students in Shelby Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Shelby Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
4 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
403 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Shelby Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#198 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
29%
37%
43%
46%
20-24%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.40
% American Indian
4%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
76%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,323 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,022 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,323
$15,263
Spending / Student
$10,022
$15,352

Best Shelby Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Big Rose Colony School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24 Big Rose Colony Lane
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 460-0010
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cam Rose School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
253 Union School Road
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Grades: PK-8
| 26 students
Rank: #33.
Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
901 Valley Street
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Rank: #44.
Shelby 7-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Valley Street
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Grades: 7-8
| 69 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Shelby Elementary School District?
Shelby Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 403 students.
What is the rank of Shelby Elementary School District?
Shelby Elementary School District is ranked #165 out of 347 school districts in Montana (top 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?
76% of Shelby Elementary School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 14:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Shelby Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,022 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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