For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,292 students in Shelby Eastern Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Shelby Eastern Schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
1,292 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shelby Eastern Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.6%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
14%
% White
95%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,063 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,167 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$20 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,063
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,167
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Shelby Eastern Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waldron Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 S East St
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6505
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6505
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Morristown Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
223 S Patterson St
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-1221
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-1221
Gr: 6-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Morristown Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
307 W Main St.
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-6648
Morristown, IN 46161
(765) 763-6648
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Waldron Jr-sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 N East St
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6822
Waldron, IN 46182
(765) 525-6822
Gr: 6-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shelby Eastern Schools?
Shelby Eastern Schools manages 4 public schools serving 1,292 students.
What is the rank of Shelby Eastern Schools?
Shelby Eastern Schools is ranked #99 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby Eastern Schools?
95% of Shelby Eastern Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shelby Eastern Schools?
Shelby Eastern Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Shelby Eastern Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,167 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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