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
CharterNo
MagnetNo
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)