Serving 116 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Shell Rock Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Shell Rock Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 166.2 square miles around Shell Rock, IA, with most areas located within a typical 10-15 minute drive and an average distance of 7.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge. The furthest point in the zone is about 13.4 miles away.
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Shell Rock Elementary School's student population of 116 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
116 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shell Rock Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shell Rock 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
#110 out of 1223 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
90%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 Shell Rock Elementary School's ranking?
Shell Rock Elementary School is ranked #110 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
116 students attend Shell Rock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Shell Rock Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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