Serving 433 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shelby Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas Read Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Shelby, MI, covering approximately 529.1 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 15-20 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone located 40.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shelby Elementary School's student population of 433 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
433 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Shelby Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelby Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2514 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shelby Elementary School's ranking?
Shelby Elementary School is ranked #2514 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Shelby Elementary School often compared to?
Shelby Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spitler Elementary School, Patricia St Clair Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Shelby Elementary School?
433 students attend Shelby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Shelby Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shelby Elementary School?
Shelby Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Shelby Elementary School offer ?
Shelby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shelby Elementary School part of?
Shelby Elementary School is part of Shelby School District.
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