Shell Rock Elementary School serves 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Shell Rock Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- 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
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 is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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
#571 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
68%
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: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #571 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% 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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