Shellsburg Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 203 Tomahawk Trail
       Shellsburg, IA  52332


(319) 436-4728

District: Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
252nd of 565 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,392 Help


Students who attend Shellsburg Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School
High:    Vinton-Shellsburg High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  234

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.0%
Two or more races:
4.3%
Hispanic:
1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.3% Help


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Compare Details Shellsburg Elementary School ranks better than 55.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94%), two or more races (4.3%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shellsburg Elementary School is 12.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shellsburg Elementary School is $15,392.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Shellsburg Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District 77th of 311 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shellsburg Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 57.37 308th 626 50.8%
2013 51.87 360th 624 42.3%
2014 77.79 81st 603 86.6%
2015 75.04 130th 616 78.9%
2016 78.61 81st 599 86.5%
2017 74.69 121st 574 78.9%
2018 75.10 120th 567 78.8%
2019 79.63 99th 603 83.6%
2021 78.48 97th 567 82.9%
2022 83.00 65th 574 88.7%
2023 59.36 252nd 565 55.4%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Shellsburg Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 288 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1995 332 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1996 332 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1997 328 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1998 338 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1999 364 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2000 339 3 8 0 2 n/a n/a -11 341
2001 328 3 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 334
2002 291 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2003 291 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2004 265 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2005 271 2 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 276
2006 281 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2007 246 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2008 217 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2009 251 2 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2010 266 2 1 6 0 0 7 0 282
2011 271 1 1 3 1 0 5 0 282
2012 236 3 0 1 1 0 8 0 249
2013 252 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 259
2014 241 3 0 0 0 0 9 0 253
2015 237 4 0 3 0 0 8 0 252
2016 247 1 0 4 1 0 9 0 262
2017 235 2 1 3 0 0 9 0 250
2018 234 2 0 4 1 0 10 0 251
2019 221 1 0 6 1 0 14 0 243
2020 219 2 0 5 1 0 14 0 241
2021 225 0 0 3 0 0 11 0 239
2022 231 1 0 5 0 0 8 0 245
2023 220 0 0 4 0 0 10 0 234

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shellsburg Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 290 22.3 13.0 20.3
1995 334 24.3 13.7 17.1
1996 334 24.3 13.7 17.1
1997 332 26.2 12.7 22.3
1998 341 27.5 12.4 22.6
1999 365 27.0 13.5 31.5
2000 341 28.0 12.2 23.6
2001 334 28.0 11.9 26
2002 295 25.6 11.5 39
2003 295 25.6 11.5 39
2004 270 24.7 10.9 39.6
2005 276 25.1 11.0 38
2006 286 25.0 11.4 38.1
2007 251 24.0 10.5 37.5
2008 223 23.8 9.4 40.4
2009 261 22.2 11.8 36
2010 282 21.3 13.2 39.7
2011 282 21.0 13.4 37.6
2012 249 19.1 13.0 41
2013 259 20.1 12.8 42.9
2014 253 18.4 13.7 38.7
2015 252 18.0 14.0 37.7
2016 262 19.0 13.7 39.7
2017 250 18.7 13.3 36.4
2018 251 18.2 13.7 44.6
2019 243 18.3 13.2 49
2020 241 18.0 13.3 47.7
2021 239 19.3 12.3 48.1
2022 245 20.5 11.9 35.9
2023 234 19.3 12.1 42.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shellsburg Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 290 22.3 13.0 20.3
1995 334 24.3 13.7 17.1
1996 334 24.3 13.7 17.1
1997 332 26.2 12.7 22.3
1998 341 27.5 12.4 22.6
1999 365 27.0 13.5 31.5
2000 341 28.0 12.2 23.6
2001 334 28.0 11.9 26
2002 295 25.6 11.5 39
2003 295 25.6 11.5 39
2004 270 24.7 10.9 39.6
2005 276 25.1 11.0 38
2006 286 25.0 11.4 38.1
2007 251 24.0 10.5 37.5
2008 223 23.8 9.4 40.4
2009 261 22.2 11.8 36
2010 282 21.3 13.2 39.7
2011 282 21.0 13.4 37.6
2012 249 19.1 13.0 41
2013 259 20.1 12.8 42.9
2014 253 18.4 13.7 38.7
2015 252 18.0 14.0 37.7
2016 262 19.0 13.7 39.7
2017 250 18.7 13.3 36.4
2018 251 18.2 13.7 44.6
2019 243 18.3 13.2 49
2020 241 18.0 13.3 47.7
2021 239 19.3 12.3 48.1
2022 245 20.5 11.9 35.9
2023 234 19.3 12.1 42.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Shellsburg Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,178 (7.7%) $14,214 (92.3%) $15,392

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shellsburg Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 99th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 252nd of 565 Elementary schools
 28.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shellsburg Elementary School)65.484.2
 18.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District)75.768.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shellsburg Elementary School)92.389.5
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District)8785
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shellsburg Elementary School)82.488.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District)8780.7
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shellsburg Elementary School)94.182.4
 11.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District)9373.7
 19.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shellsburg Elementary School)77.768.8
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District)76.968.8
 8.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shellsburg Elementary School)86.475.2
 11.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District)85.675.2
 10.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students243234
 3.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic64
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White221220
 0.5%
Two or More Races1410
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49%42.3%
 6.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shellsburg Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 234 students attended Shellsburg Elementary School.

Students at Shellsburg Elementary School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Shellsburg Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School
High : Vinton-Shellsburg High School

Shellsburg Elementary School ranks 252nd of 565 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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