Elementary Schools in North Shelby

There is only one elementary school located in the North Shelby school district in Missouri - North Shelby Elementary. This small school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade and has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance, particularly in mathematics.

North Shelby Elementary is a standout school, ranking 21 out of 898 Missouri elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students have significantly outperformed the state average in mathematics proficiency, with 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade students scoring 52%, 72.1%, and 85% proficient or better, respectively, compared to the state averages of 43.8%, 38.2%, and 45.5%. This exceptional mathematics performance suggests the school has effective instructional practices and curriculum in this subject area.

In addition to its strong academic performance, North Shelby Elementary also benefits from a low student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1, which is significantly better than the state average. This personalized learning environment, combined with the school's high spending per student of $11,311, likely contributes to the students' success. While the school has a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 27.5%, indicating a significant portion of the student population may be from lower-income backgrounds, the school has maintained its exceptional performance and 5-star rating over the past few years, suggesting it provides equitable support for all students.