Serving 731 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Shelley School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Shelley School serves the northeastern part of American Fork, UT, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance to the edge of the attendance zone being about 0.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shelley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Shelley School's student population of 731 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
731 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shelley School ranks within the top 5% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelley School is 0.32, 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
#46 out of 957 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shelley School's ranking?
Shelley School is ranked #46 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Shelley School often compared to?
Shelley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forbes School, Odyssey Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Shelley School?
731 students attend Shelley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Shelley School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shelley School?
Shelley School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Shelley School offer ?
Shelley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Shelley School part of?
Shelley School is part of Alpine School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Shelley's 1st/2nd grade program provides small group literacy periods for its students while the 3rd-6th grade programs offer substantive instruction in social studies, science, art, music, technology and P.E. in addition to their efficiently compacted language arts and math curriculum.
A sizable addition has added dozens of new classrooms, an office suite and entryway. Parents, student teachers, service club members and can
be found in classrooms at almost any time of the day. Extracurricular activities include an active student council and service club, after school art sessions with local artist Joseph Germaine, and a long-established Knowlege Bowl program.
Shelley's teachers are a great blend of experienced teachers and well-hired new teachers. They seem to have a great love for what they do. We've had many interactions with the faculty and have been impressed with the way they've handled problem solving and idea gathering.
Charter school? Private school? No way. We don't feel that we could pay for any better education than we receive at this public school in American Fork, Utah.
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