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Shellsburg Elementary School

203 Tomahawk Trail
Shellsburg, IA 52332
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shellsburg Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 20% in IA
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Shellsburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Shellsburg Elementary School's student population of 234 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
234 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Shellsburg Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shellsburg Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#143 out of 1233 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Shellsburg Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shellsburg Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shellsburg Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Shellsburg Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Shellsburg Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Shellsburg Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Shellsburg Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Shellsburg Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
94%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Shellsburg Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Shellsburg Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Shellsburg Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Shellsburg Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shellsburg Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shellsburg Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shellsburg Elementary School's ranking?
Shellsburg Elementary School is ranked #143 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Shellsburg Elementary School often compared to?
Shellsburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alburnett Elementary School, Grant Wood Elementary School, Clear Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Shellsburg Elementary School?
234 students attend Shellsburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Shellsburg Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shellsburg Elementary School?
Shellsburg Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shellsburg Elementary School offer ?
Shellsburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shellsburg Elementary School part of?
Shellsburg Elementary School is part of Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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