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North Shelby Elementary

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North Shelby Elementary ranks 258 th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

258^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 71% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

North Shelby Elementary is a public elementary school in Shelbyville, Missouri, serving 160 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the North Shelby School District, which is ranked 65 out of 367 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Shelby Elementary is a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Missouri. In 2024-2025, 85% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 45.5%. This strong academic performance is reflected in the school's rankings, which have ranged from 10th to 355th out of over 900 schools in recent years. Compared to nearby Marion County Elementary (ranked 6th in the state) and South Shelby Elementary (ranked 695th), North Shelby Elementary's academic performance is significantly higher, especially in Mathematics and Science.

North Shelby Elementary also stands out for its low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 3.5% to 9.4% in recent years, compared to the nearby South Shelby Elementary's much higher rate of 15.0% in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10:1 to 12.4:1, which is lower than the nearby schools, indicating a more personalized learning environment for students. With spending per student increasing from $9,119 in 2018-2019 to $11,907 in 2020-2021, North Shelby Elementary is well-resourced to support its students' success.

167

Students ?

10.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,953

Per pupil spending ?

25.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3071 Hwy 15
Shelbyville, MO 63469-2225

(573) 633-2401

District: North Shelby

Students who attend North Shelby Elementary usually attend:

High:

North Shelby High

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.8%

Hispanic:

2.4%

Two or more races:

1.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 90th percentile in 2013 → 71st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (58% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Above the Missouri median (71st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 19 percentile points since 2013

!English Language Arts scores 14 pts below the Missouri average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school58%

District avg58%

Missouri avg42%

258^th of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▼ down 18 pts since 2015

From top 11% (2015) to top 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

65^th of 367North Shelby among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	69.6	258 of 900	71.3%	★★★★☆
2024	59.3	355 of 906	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	95.8	21 of 898	97.7%	★★★★★
2021	97.1	10 of 901	98.9%	★★★★★
2019	82.6	130 of 1052	87.6%	★★★★☆
2018	81.9	145 of 1045	86.1%	★★★★☆
2017	77.3	197 of 1032	80.9%	★★★★☆
2015	85.4	117 of 1058	88.9%	★★★★☆
2014	84.2	117 of 1089	89.3%	★★★★☆
2013	83.3	109 of 1108	90.2%	★★★★★
2012	84.0	95 of 1085	91.2%	★★★★★
2011	85.0	84 of 1088	92.3%	★★★★★
2010	86.1	82 of 1066	92.3%	★★★★★
2009	84.3	107 of 1053	89.8%	★★★★☆
2008	77.5	167 of 1084	84.6%	★★★★☆
2007	78.0	147 of 1080	86.4%	★★★★☆
2006	86.9	64 of 1074	94.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	63.8	238 of 666	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.7	232 of 668	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	92.7	29 of 673	95.7%	★★★★★
2021	95.1	13 of 691	98.1%	★★★★★
2019	74.7	180 of 917	80.4%	★★★★☆
2018	74.8	176 of 898	80.4%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)64th percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics69%+26 vs state

English Language Arts27%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)				MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Shelby Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3071 Hwy 15	Shelbyville	63469	Shelby County	North Shelby	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 633-2401	167	16	10.1	25.7%	160 (95.8%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	69.6	258^th of 900 public elementary schools	71.3%		59.3	355^th of 906 public elementary schools	60.8%	97		52.0	72.1	85.0		27.3		$13,953	$459	$13,494
South Shelby Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6685 Shelby 419	Shelbina	63468	Shelby County	Shelby County R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 588-2181	282	24	11.8	58.9%	263 (93.3%)	5 (1.8%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.9%)	25.4	695^th of 900 public elementary schools	22.8%		20.1	732^nd of 906 public elementary schools	19.2%	37	34.0	13.6	21.7		24.4		32.4	$11,406	$946	$10,460
Marion County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2905 Hwy D	Philadelphia	63463	Marion County	Marion County R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 439-5913	109	11	10.2	40.4%	107 (98.2%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	98	6^th of 900 public elementary schools	99.3%					(n/a)			78.9		73.6		84.1	$10,853	$387	$10,467

Frequently Asked Questions about North Shelby Elementary

What district is North Shelby Elementary in?

North Shelby

What schools do graduates of North Shelby Elementary attend?

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

High : North Shelby High

How many students attend North Shelby Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 167 students attended North Shelby Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of North Shelby Elementary?

Students at North Shelby Elementary are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is North Shelby Elementary a good school?

North Shelby Elementary ranks 258^th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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