Shuler Elementary School (Ranked Top 5% for 2026)

16400 Douglas Parkway
Clive, IA 50325

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Serving 640 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shuler Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).

The percentage of students achieving is 93% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving is 89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).

The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 640 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
: Top 5% in IA
: 93% (Top 1%)
: 89% (Top 5%)
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shuler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Shuler Elementary School's student population of 640 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Shuler Elementary School
Kind	87
1	88
2	108
3	109
4	126
5	122

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Total Students

640 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Shuler Elementary School
2023	658
2022	707
2021	718
2020	725
2019	725
2018	688
2017	688
2016	784
2015	709
2014	675
2013	626

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Total Classroom Teachers

41 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Shuler Elementary School
2023	41
2022	43
2021	43
2020	41
2019	41
2018	41
2017	41
2016	44
2015	42
2014	40
2013	36

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Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

School Motto

Dream. Wonder. Shine.

School Rankings

Shuler Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Shuler Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IA)

#13 out of 1223 schools
(Top 5%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Shuler Elementary School
2023	#13
2022	#25
2021	#23
2019	#20
2018	#83
2017	#30
2016	#36
2015	#20
2014	#16
2013	#32
2012	#31

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93%

68%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Shuler Elementary School	Iowa	Waukee Community School District
2023	93%	68%	81%
2022	89%	64%	77%
2021	91%	64%	80%
2019	93%	69%	86%
2018	91%	76%	87%
2017	94%	77%	89%
2016	93%	78%	90%
2015	94%	79%	90%
2014	95%	79%	90%
2013	94%	77%	89%
2012	92%	76%	89%

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89%

70%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Shuler Elementary School	Iowa	Waukee Community School District
2022	89%	70%	81%
2021	86%	68%	79%
2019	87%	68%	84%
2018	88%	74%	87%
2017	89%	75%	86%
2016	90%	75%	87%
2015	93%	76%	89%
2014	92%	76%	87%
2013	89%	72%	85%
2012	91%	71%	85%
2011	91%	76%	87%

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85-89%

63%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Shuler Elementary School	Iowa	Waukee Community School District
2022	87%	63%	72%
2021	77%	60%	69%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Shuler Elementary School	Iowa	Waukee Community School District
2023	16:1	14:1	18:1
2022	16:1	14:1	15:1
2021	17:1	14:1	15:1
2020	18:1	14:1	16:1
2019	18:1	14:1	16:1
2018	17:1	14:1	16:1
2017	17:1	14:1	16:1
2016	18:1	14:1	15:1
2015	17:1	14:1	15:1
2014	17:1	14:1	16:1
2013	17:1	14:1	15:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Shuler Elementary School	Iowa	Waukee Community School District
2023	6%	2%	8%
2022	6%	3%	9%
2021	7%	3%	8%
2020	7%	3%	8%
2019	7%	3%	8%
2018	6%	2%	8%
2017	6%	2%	8%
2016	7%	2%	8%
2015	6%	3%	6%
2014	6%	3%	6%
2013	7%	3%	6%

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Hispanic

13%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Shuler Elementary School	Iowa	Waukee Community School District
2023	3%	13%	7%
2022	3%	12%	6%
2021	3%	12%	6%
2020	4%	11%	6%
2019	4%	11%	6%
2018	3%	11%	6%
2017	3%	11%	6%
2016	3%	10%	4%
2015	3%	11%	5%
2014	3%	10%	4%
2013	3%	9%	4%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Shuler Elementary School	Iowa	Waukee Community School District
2023	2%	7%	7%
2022	2%	7%	6%
2021	3%	7%	5%
2020	2%	6%	4%
2019	2%	6%	4%
2018	1%	6%	3%
2017	1%	6%	3%
2016	1%	6%	3%
2015	1%	5%	3%
2014	1%	5%	3%
2013	1%	5%	3%

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White

82%

71%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Shuler Elementary School	Iowa	Waukee Community School District
2023	83%	72%	71%
2022	84%	73%	73%
2021	83%	74%	75%
2020	83%	75%	77%
2019	83%	75%	77%
2018	86%	77%	79%
2017	86%	77%	79%
2016	85%	78%	81%
2015	87%	78%	83%
2014	88%	79%	84%
2013	87%	80%	85%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Shuler Elementary School	Iowa	Waukee Community School District
2023	6%	5%	7%
2022	5%	5%	6%
2021	4%	4%	6%
2020	4%	4%	5%
2019	4%	4%	5%
2018	4%	4%	4%
2017	4%	4%	4%
2016	4%	4%	4%
2015	3%	3%	3%
2014	2%	3%	3%
2013	2%	3%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.32

0.47

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Shuler Elementary School	Iowa	Waukee Community School District
2023	0.31	0.46	0.48
2022	0.29	0.45	0.45
2021	0.31	0.43	0.43
2020	0.31	0.42	0.40
2019	0.31	0.42	0.40
2018	0.26	0.39	0.35
2017	0.26	0.39	0.35
2016	0.27	0.38	0.33
2015	0.24	0.38	0.31
2014	0.22	0.37	0.29
2013	0.24	0.35	0.28

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Shuler Elementary School	Iowa	Waukee Community School District
2023	6%	36%	15%
2022	4%	35%	14%
2021	5%	35%	13%
2020	4%	36%	13%
2019	4%	36%	13%
2018	2%	34%	12%
2017	2%	34%	12%
2016	3%	34%	11%
2015	3%	34%	11%
2014	4%	34%	13%
2013	4%	34%	12%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Shuler Elementary School	Iowa	Waukee Community School District
2023	1%	6%	2%
2021	1%	6%	2%
2020	1%	7%	3%
2019	1%	7%	3%
2012	1%	7%	3%
2011	1%	8%	4%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Waukee Community School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shuler Elementary School's ranking?

Shuler Elementary School is ranked #13 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.

What schools are Shuler Elementary School often compared to?

Shuler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crestview School Of Inquiry by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).

How many students attend Shuler Elementary School?

640 students attend Shuler Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Shuler Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Shuler Elementary School?

Shuler Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.

What grades does Shuler Elementary School offer ?

Shuler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Shuler Elementary School part of?

Shuler Elementary School is part of Waukee Community School District.

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