Shannon Elementary School

321 W South St
Monticello, IA 52310
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Shannon Elementary School serves 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Shannon Elementary School's student population of 160 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
160 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Shannon Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
12%
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Black
2%
7%
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White
90%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Shannon Elementary School often compared to?
Shannon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delhi Elementary School, Lambert Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Shannon Elementary School?
160 students attend Shannon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Shannon Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shannon Elementary School?
Shannon Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shannon Elementary School offer ?
Shannon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shannon Elementary School part of?
Shannon Elementary School is part of Monticello Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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