Alburnett Elementary School vs. Shellsburg Elementary School
Should I attend Alburnett Elementary School or Shellsburg Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Shellsburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alburnett Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 245 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
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 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
311 students
245 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#371 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#186 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
85-89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
29
35
Kindergarten Students
57
28
Grade 1 Students
44
15
Grade 2 Students
47
18
Grade 3 Students
47
20
Grade 4 Students
46
26
Grade 5 Students
41
103
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
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2%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
98%
94%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
