Shenandoah Elementary School

Shenandoah Comm School District
601 Dr. Creighton Circle
Shenandoah, IA 51601
375 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
Shenandoah Elementary School, located at 601 Dr. Creighton Circle in Shenandoah, Iowa, serves as a foundational pillar of the Shenandoah Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey. By emphasizing a blend of core academic rigor and social-emotional development, the institution strives to prepare its young learners for future success both inside and outside the classroom.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Shenandoah community, reflecting the values and spirit of the region. With a focus on student-centered instruction, the faculty and staff work collaboratively to meet the diverse needs of their student body, encouraging a culture of curiosity, inclusivity, and academic achievement. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities, Shenandoah Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded experience that helps every child reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing school climate.
375
Total Students
27.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    341 (90.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    23 (6.1 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Shenandoah Comm School District
Phone: (712)246-2520
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 136
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* 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
Kindergarten 85
Grade 1 76
Grade 2 72
Grade 3 75
Grade 4 67
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Essex Elementary School
Essex Comm School District
109 Students
111 Forbes St
Essex, IA 51638 (6.1 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th