School district or education agency · NCES 1929310

Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District

Shellsburg, IA

District overview See comparisons

Students1,551

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools4

operational schools · 2023–24

Students1,551

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$13,599

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictIAUnited States

Academic standing2025

53rd percentile48th percentile45th percentile

This district is 5 percentile points higher than the state figure and 8 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

24.0%24.7%27.8%

This district is 0.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$18,455$17,383$19,509

This district is $1,072 per student higher than the state figure and $1,054 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$13,599$13,078$15,859

This district is $521 per student higher than the state figure and $2,260 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$2,714$2,677$1,964

This district is $37 per student higher than the state figure and $750 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$374$479$336

This district is $105 per student lower than the state figure and $38 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$2,273$1,945$1,793

This district is $328 per student higher than the state figure and $480 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$8,087$8,057$8,742

This district is $30 per student higher than the state figure and $655 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$3,400$2,701$3,769

This district is $699 per student higher than the state figure and $369 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$1,102$10,269$11,715

This district is $9,167 per student lower than the state figure and $10,613 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$700$960$869

This district is $260 per student lower than the state figure and $169 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

13:114:115:1

This district is 1.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 2.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

365:1348:1376:1

This district is 17 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 11 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

175.0153.3138.9

This district is 21.7 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 36.1 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

1.628.218.5

This district is 26.6 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 16.9 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.00.60.9

This district is 0.6 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%99.5%99.0%

This district is 0.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

1.5%2.8%2.6%

This district is 1.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

6.7%5.8%2.9%

This district is 0.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

0.2%7.7%12.0%

This district is 7.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

14.1%12.9%14.0%

This district is 1.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%100.0%95.8%

This district is about the same as the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-1.4%+0.9%+0.5%

This district is 2.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

36.4%40.1%50.6%

This district is 3.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 14.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

23.1%13.2%9.0%

This district is 9.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 14.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.2%6.2%5.1%

This district is 6.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

11.2%12.1%14.4%

This district is 0.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K104 students

6.7%

Kindergarten–grade 5704 students

45.4%

Grades 6–8337 students

21.7%

Grades 9–12406 students

26.2%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten104

Kindergarten120

Grade 1108

Grade 2125

Grade 3118

Grade 4121

Grade 5112

Grade 6113

Grade 7108

Grade 8116

Grade 9106

Grade 10104

Grade 1192

Grade 12104

Students by race and ethnicity

White1,430 (92.2%)

Two or more races53 (3.4%)

Hispanic/Latino40 (2.6%)

Black or African American17 (1.1%)

Asian5 (0.3%)

American Indian or Alaska Native3 (0.2%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1 (0.1%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

104Students enrolled in pre-K

5.9Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

17.8:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District6.7%

IA5.8%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

271.4All district staff, full-time equivalent

117.2Teachers, full-time equivalent

4.3School counselors, full-time equivalent

2.5Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

0.8Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

5.5School administrators, full-time equivalent

75.9Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers5.9 FTE

Kindergarten teachers10.7 FTE

Elementary teachers69.3 FTE

Secondary teachers31.4 FTE

Instructional coordinators12.3 FTE

District administrators6.8 FTE

District administrative support3.8 FTE

School administrative support6.9 FTE

Library and media support4.5 FTE

Other support staff31 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

93Total completers

93Regular diplomas

6Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

IA99.5%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District1.5%

IA2.8%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Teachers and staff

Teacher workforce

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Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

0.2%Students learning English3 students · 3 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.2%

IA7.7%

U.S.12.0%

14.1%Students receiving IDEA special-education services225 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District14.1%

IA12.9%

U.S.14.0%

0.0%English learners also receiving IDEA services0 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.0%

IA1.2%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

103Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

IA100.0%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

1,654children ages 5 to 17

186estimated to live in families below the poverty line

11.2%about 1 in 9 school-age children

District11.2%

IA12.1%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in IA receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Grinnell-Newburg Community School DistrictGrinnell, IA1,577 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Nevada Community School DistrictNevada, IA1,570 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Harlan Community School DistrictHarlan, IA1,505 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Algona Community School DistrictAlgona, IA1,597 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →MOC-Floyd Valley Community School DistrictHospers, IA1,544 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged666 assessments

63 out of 100

Fem672 assessments

55 out of 100

White students1,282 assessments

54 out of 100

Mal732 assessments

51 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students738 assessments

43 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

2Elementary schools

1High schools

1Middle schools

3Rural setting

1Town setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

9.5%Federal

49.9%State

40.5%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$13,599Total current spending per student

$8,701Instruction per student

$4,313Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$2.7MFederal revenue9.5% of total revenue

$14.3MState revenue49.9% of total revenue

$11.6MLocal revenue40.5% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$8,701Instructionper student

$4,313Student and instructional supportper student

$2,273Special educationper student

$1,248Building operations and maintenanceper student

$523Student transportationper student

$579Food servicesper student

$406Technologyper student

People costs

$12.6MSalaries$8,087 per student

$5.3MEmployee benefits$3,400 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$581KEquipmentFY 2023

$4.2MCapital outlay$2,714 per student

$3.5MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$1.7MDebt outstanding at year end$1,102 per student

$245KNew debt issuedFY 2023

$1.1MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$38KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$229KTitle I$147 per student

$74KIDEA special education$48 per student

$21KCareer and technical education$14 per student

$592KChild nutrition$381 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$12,725

FY 2023$13,599

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$1,339

FY 2023$2,714

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$1,626

FY 2023$1,102

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2121.2%

300 of 1,412 students

2021–2227.2%

400 of 1,470 students

2022–2324%

349 of 1,452 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

1.3Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE4 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE4 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs4 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

75Out-of-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →22In-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →20Law-enforcement referrals4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests4 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi4 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber4 reporting schools

0Student devices reported4 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats without a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →8Attacks without a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents4 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?24% chronically absent2022–23 · 1,452 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?5 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$13,599current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?365:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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