Shellsburg Elementary School
Tel:
(319)436-4728
- Shellsburg Elementary School serves 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Shellsburg Elementary School's student population of 250 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 250 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Shellsburg Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Shellsburg Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #266 out of 1,252 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 11% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 95% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.24 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Shellsburg Elementary School is Center Point-urbana High School (7.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Center Point-urbana Middle School (8.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Atkins Elementary School (7.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Atkins Atkins Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 353 students
7.1 miles
217 4th Ave
Atkins, IA 52206
(319)446-7525 7.1 PK-3 353 - Center Point Center Point-urbana Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 436 students
7.5 miles
101 Palo Road
Center Point, IA 52213
(319)849-1102 7.5 PK-2 436 - Center Point Center Point-urbana High School Grades: 9-12 | 463 students
7.8 miles
145 Iowa Street
Center Point, IA 52213
(319)849-1102 7.8 9-12 463 - Vinton Tilford Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 464 students
8.8 miles
308 E 13th St
Vinton, IA 52349
(319)436-4728 8.8 PK-4 464 - Vinton Vinton-shellsburg High School Grades: 9-12 | 443 students
8.8 miles
210 W. 21st St.
Vinton, IA 52349
(319)436-4728 8.8 9-12 443
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