Overview
SHELL KNOB ELEM. is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in SHELL KNOB, Missouri. The school enrolls 158 students. It is part of the SHELL KNOB 78 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Missouri state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
7.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
158 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictSHELL KNOB 78
County29009
CitySHELL KNOB
ZIP65747
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID292820001735
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment158
White95.6%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %49%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)