Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Alan Shepard Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Alan Shepard Elementary School serves the southeast part of Long Grove, IA, covering an area of approximately 47.7 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking about 10-12 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone located 8.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alan Shepard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Alan Shepard Elementary School's student population of 467 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
467 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alan Shepard Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alan Shepard Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#61 out of 1223 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
90%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.9%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alan Shepard Elementary School's ranking?
Alan Shepard Elementary School is ranked #61 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Alan Shepard Elementary School often compared to?
Alan Shepard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neil Armstrong Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Alan Shepard Elementary School?
467 students attend Alan Shepard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Alan Shepard Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alan Shepard Elementary School?
Alan Shepard Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alan Shepard Elementary School offer ?
Alan Shepard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Alan Shepard Elementary School part of?
Alan Shepard Elementary School is part of North Scott Comm School District.
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