C+
Average
69/100

Shelby Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 901 Valley Street, Shelby, MT 59474
Overall
C+
69/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.0 grade levels above the U.S. average · 55th percentile in Montana
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Montana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

69
Repit Score
out of 100
294
Students
enrolled
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%55/1000.0 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 57% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Montana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +7 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Montana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−6 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−6 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Montana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%32%reading -8 pts, math -13 pts25th percentile (list)
Low-income32%17%reading -4 pts, math -10 pts32nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 901 Valley Street
City Shelby
ZIP Code 59474
District 3023900
NCES School ID 302390000692
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 59474

Understanding the community around Shelby Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,531
Per Capita Income $30,602
Poverty Rate 0.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%
High School or Higher 88.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $176,100
Median Rent $723
Owner-Occupied 66.0%
Renter-Occupied 34.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Shelby Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 70.8%
Hispanic/Latino 11.6%
Two or More Races 11.6%
American Indian 4.8%
Black 0.3%
Asian 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 294
Teachers (FTE) 21.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Shelby Elementary School?
Shelby Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 69 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Shelby Elementary School?
Shelby Elementary School has 294 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does Shelby Elementary School serve?
Shelby Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Shelby Elementary School receive per student?
Shelby Elementary School receives $11,637 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Shelby Elementary School in 59474 ▼
Avg Home Value
$184,174
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,071
1-Year Change
+4.1%
% Renters
34.0%

Other Schools in 59474

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026