SOUTH SHELBY ELEMENTARY

www.cardinals.k12.mo.us/

294 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shelbina Elementary is a public school located in Shelbina, Missouri, serving as part of the South Shelby County R-IV School District. As a key educational institution in the community, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic and personal growth of its elementary-aged students. The school operates under the mascot of the "Cardinals," reflecting a strong sense of school spirit and community identity rooted in the heart of rural Missouri.

The school’s website (cardinals.k12.mo.us) serves as a central hub for students, parents, and faculty, providing essential information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing foundational education and a supportive learning environment, Shelbina Elementary plays a vital role in preparing its students for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels within the South Shelby district.

294

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH SHELBY ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	1
Black	7
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
273 (92.9 %)
Two or More
12 (4.1 %)
Black
7 (2.4 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SHELBY CO. R-IV
Phone:	(573)588-2181
Website:	http://www.cardinals.k12.mo.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 42

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 43