Shell Rock Elementary School

www.wsr.k12.ia.us/shellrock/

172 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Shell Rock Elementary School, located in Shell Rock, Iowa, is a key component of the Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, focusing on academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from shared resources and a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for their transition into middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Shell Rock, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents. Their official website highlights a commitment to fostering a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. By prioritizing individualized instruction and a well-rounded educational experience, Shell Rock Elementary aims to instill a lifelong love of learning within its student body while maintaining the close-knit values typical of a community-focused school district.

172

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shell Rock Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	8
Asian	3
Two or More	10

White
151 (87.8 %)
Two or More
10 (5.8 %)
Hispanic
8 (4.7 %)
Asian
3 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District
Phone:	(319)885-4311
Website:	http://www.wsr.k12.ia.us/shellrock/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 26