Shuler Elementary School
Tel:
(515) 987-8597
Shuler Elementary School serves 684 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (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 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Shuler Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Shuler Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Shuler Elementary School's student population of 684 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 684 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Shuler Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Shuler Elementary School is 0.31, 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 | #83 out of 1232 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 91% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 88% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 11% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 83% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waukee Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Shuler Elementary School is Prairieview School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Walnut Hills Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Urbandale Walnut Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 703 students
0.9 miles
4240 156th St
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 987-3585 0.9 PK-5 703 - Urbandale Webster Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 534 students
0.9 miles
12955 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 331-8600 0.9 PK-5 534 - Waukee Eason Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 582 students
1.5 miles
605 Se Boone Dr
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5200 1.5 K-5 582 - Waukee Grant Ragan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 712 students
1.5 miles
645 Ne Dartmoor Drive
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-0435 1.5 PK-5 712 - Waukee Prairieview School Grades: 8-9 | 726 students
2.0 miles
655 Se University Ave
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-2770 2.0 8-9 726
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