Shelby Elementary School

900 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dowds Elementary School, located at 18 Seneca Dr in Shelby, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Shelby City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for its young students, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential foundational skills. As part of a close-knit community, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, parents, and local stakeholders to ensure that children receive a well-rounded start to their academic careers.

In addition to its focus on core curriculum standards, Dowds Elementary prioritizes the creation of a positive and inclusive school culture. The staff is dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of their students through differentiated instruction and various enrichment opportunities. By maintaining a student-centered approach, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning and prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school and beyond, all while upholding the values and spirit of the Shelby community.

900

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shelby Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	855
Hispanic	21
Black	3
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
855 (95.0 %)
Hispanic
21 (2.3 %)
Two or More
20 (2.2 %)
Black
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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 City
Phone:	(419)342-4641
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	900
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	424
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	99

* 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 84

Kindergarten 129

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 136

Grade 4 159

Grade 5 146