- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shell Rock, IA
Shell Rock Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shell Rock Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193054001746
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shell Rock Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Iowa schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.8:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 116
- students enrolled
Shell Rock Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193054001746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Shell Rock Elementary School held near 172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 193054001746 · Shell Rock, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
116 enr · 6.8:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School (737 students)
Shell Rock Elementary School held near 172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Shell Rock Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waverly-Shell
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School
737 students
- Waverly-Shell
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School
681 students
- Margaretta Car 237
Margaretta Carey Elementary School
237 students
- West Cedar Ele 230
West Cedar Elementary School
230 students
- This school 116
Shell Rock Elementary School
116 students
- Greenview Alte 45
Greenview Alternative School
45 students
What this shows Shell Rock Elementary School reports 116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shell Rock Elementary School compares
Shell Rock Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.8:1 | ▼ 54% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 18% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.8:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6.8:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 1% in Iowa - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,423
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Shell Rock Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District reports $12,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shell Rock Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaretta Carey Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Cedar Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenview Alternative School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shell Rock Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 45:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~116 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Shell Rock Elementary School
How many students attend Shell Rock Elementary School?
Shell Rock Elementary School has 116 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shell Rock, IA. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shell Rock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shell Rock Elementary School is 6.8:1, which is 54% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 57% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shell Rock Elementary School?
29.7% of students at Shell Rock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shell Rock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shell Rock Elementary School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Shell Rock, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shell Rock Elementary School?
Shell Rock Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District?
Besides Shell Rock Elementary School, Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District also operates Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School (737 students), Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School (681 students), and Margaretta Carey Elementary School (237 students). See the Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District district page for the complete list.