$1.45 Billion

More than 40,000 (36%) students live in a household with an annual income of less than $10,000.
6 out of 10 are economically disadvantaged.
12,000 have a disability.
Nearly 1 out of 10 is a non-native English speaker.
111,500 students, 6,600 teachers.
$1 billion operating budget + federal + nutrition + private + emergency funds equals = $1.45 billion.

Economic prosperity in Shelby County rests on the educational success of our children despite their unique challenges.