Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shellsburg Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Shellsburg Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Shellsburg, IA, covering an area of approximately 232.6 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.5 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 18.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shellsburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Shellsburg Elementary School's student population of 269 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shellsburg Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shellsburg Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#336 out of 1223 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shellsburg Elementary School's ranking?
Shellsburg Elementary School is ranked #336 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Shellsburg Elementary School often compared to?
Shellsburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alburnett Elementary School, Clear Creek Elementary School, Grant Wood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Shellsburg Elementary School?
269 students attend Shellsburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Shellsburg Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shellsburg Elementary School?
Shellsburg Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shellsburg Elementary School offer ?
Shellsburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shellsburg Elementary School part of?
Shellsburg Elementary School is part of Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District.
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