Serving 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Shell Rock Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 ≥90% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IA
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shell Rock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Shell Rock Elementary School's student population of 169 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shell Rock Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shell Rock Elementary School is 0.20, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#54 out of 1233 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
89%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shell Rock Elementary School's ranking?
Shell Rock Elementary School is ranked #54 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Shell Rock Elementary School?
169 students attend Shell Rock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Shell Rock Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shell Rock Elementary School?
Shell Rock Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shell Rock Elementary School offer ?
Shell Rock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shell Rock Elementary School part of?
Shell Rock Elementary School is part of Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District.
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