Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shellsburg Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Shellsburg Elementary School's student population of 250 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shellsburg Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shellsburg Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#143 out of 1233 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
94%
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
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Shellsburg Elementary School's ranking?
Shellsburg Elementary School is ranked #143 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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, Grant Wood Elementary School, Clear Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% 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?
250 students attend Shellsburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Shellsburg Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shellsburg Elementary School?
Shellsburg Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, 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
What school district is Shellsburg Elementary School part of?
Shellsburg Elementary School is part of Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District.
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