Shelby Elem

Situated at 1010 Oilfield Avenue in Shelby, Montana, the Shelby Elementary School District operates as an active, traditional public school system deeply rooted in a rural, remote community setting. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through the eighth grade, the district oversees four operational school facilities dedicated to laying a strong foundation for foundational and middle school education. As a standalone local education agency, Shelby Elementary provides an inviting, community-focused environment tailored to young learners across northern Montana, offering accessible early childhood programs and middle-grade instruction to prepare students for secondary education.

In the 2024–2025 academic year, the district supports a total enrollment of 413 students, maintaining a balanced student body comprising 215 boys and 198 girls. Reflecting the regional community, the student population includes 299 White students, 43 multiracial students, 42 Hispanic students, 23 American Indian students, as well as Asian and Black student representation. To effectively guide and nurture this learner community, the district employs a dedicated workforce of roughly 129 full-time equivalent staff members. This staff includes nearly 68 full-time certified teachers, 11 instructional aides providing direct classroom support, and over 50 specialized support personnel, ensuring small class dynamics, strong individualized attention, and a well-supported learning environment across all campuses.