Shellsburg Elementary School
Shellsburg Elementary School serves 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Shellsburg Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Shellsburg Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Shellsburg Elementary School's student population of 251 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 251 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Shellsburg Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Shellsburg Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #207 out of 1232 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 11% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 93% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Atkins Atkins Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-3 | 371 students10
7.1 miles
217 4th Ave
Atkins, IA 52206
(319) 446-7525 7.1 PK-3 371 - Center Point Center Point-urbana Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 414 students
7.5 miles
101 Palo Road
Center Point, IA 52213
(319) 849-1102 7.5 PK-2 414 - Center Point Center Point-urbana High School Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 9-12 | 475 students10
7.8 miles
145 Iowa Street
Center Point, IA 52213
(319) 849-1102 7.8 9-12 475 - Vinton Tilford Elementary School Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-4 | 448 students10
8.8 miles
308 E 13th St
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728 8.8 PK-4 448 - Vinton Vinton-shellsburg High School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 448 students10
8.8 miles
210 W. 21st St.
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728 8.8 9-12 448
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