Shannon Elementary School serves 159 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Attribute
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School Overview
Shannon Elementary School's student population of 159 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shannon Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
93%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Shannon Elementary School often compared to?
Shannon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lambert Elementary School, Delhi Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Shannon Elementary School?
159 students attend Shannon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Shannon Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shannon Elementary School?
Shannon Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shannon Elementary School offer ?
Shannon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shannon Elementary School part of?
Shannon Elementary School is part of Monticello Comm School District.
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