Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Alan Shepard Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alan Shepard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Alan Shepard Elementary School's student population of 471 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alan Shepard Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alan Shepard Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#68 out of 1233 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
92%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alan Shepard Elementary School's ranking?
Alan Shepard Elementary School is ranked #68 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Alan Shepard Elementary School often compared to?
Alan Shepard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neil Armstrong Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Alan Shepard Elementary School?
471 students attend Alan Shepard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Alan Shepard Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alan Shepard Elementary School?
Alan Shepard Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alan Shepard Elementary School offer ?
Alan Shepard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alan Shepard Elementary School part of?
Alan Shepard Elementary School is part of North Scott Comm School District.
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