Alan Shepard Elementary School

Summary:

Alan Shepard Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Long Grove, Iowa, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 451 students. The school is part of the North Scott Community School District, which is ranked 49 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alan Shepard Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Iowa, ranking between 15th and 59th out of over 500 schools in the state over the past 10 years. The school's students consistently outperform the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP). Additionally, the school has a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.7 to 14.4 over the past three years, which may contribute to its academic success.

While Alan Shepard Elementary's academic performance is impressive, it is important to note that the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 90% of students identifying as White. This is in contrast to some of the nearby schools, such as Neil Armstrong Elementary and Truman Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Alan Shepard Elementary has a lower percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 10.71% to 15.08% over the past three years, compared to nearby schools like Fillmore Elementary, which have free and reduced lunch rates over 30%.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 220 West Grove St.
       Long Grove, IA  52756-8761


(563) 285-8041

District: North Scott Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,763 Help


Students who attend Alan Shepard Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Scott Junior High School
High:    North Scott High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  451

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.8%
Hispanic:
4.4%
Two or more races:
2.0%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.1% Help


 See top rated Iowa elementary schools

 Compare Alan Shepard Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Alan Shepard Elementary School ranks better than 90.7% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the North Scott Community School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.69. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.8%), Hispanic (4.4%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 15.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the North Scott Community School District. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alan Shepard Elementary School is 14.4. 2 elementary schools in the North Scott Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Alan Shepard Elementary School employs 31.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alan Shepard Elementary School is $11,763. 2 elementary schools in the North Scott Community School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

North Scott Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Scott Community School District 49th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Alan Shepard Elementary School?

Rank History for Alan Shepard Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 87.36 11th 626 98.2%
2013 77.93 61st 624 90.2%
2014 83.85 34th 603 94.4%
2015 82.86 40th 616 93.5%
2016 86.36 15th 599 97.5%
2017 84.11 34th 574 94.1%
2018 87.07 26th 567 95.4%
2019 86.74 38th 603 93.7%
2021 84.15 57th 567 89.9%
2022 83.76 57th 574 90.1%
2023 82.92 59th 565 89.6%
2024 82.69 52nd 557 90.7%
See the entire list of Iowa Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Alan Shepard Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    






Data source: Iowa Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Alan Shepard Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Alan Shepard Elementary School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Alan Shepard Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 308 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1989 318 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1990 313 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1991 337 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1992 352 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1993 359 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1994 327 2 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 332
1995 331 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1996 331 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1997 332 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1998 328 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1999 326 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2000 319 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a -20 305
2001 298 4 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 307
2002 283 2 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 295
2003 283 2 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 295
2004 313 2 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 322
2005 305 2 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 310
2006 298 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2007 314 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2008 301 5 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2009 371 6 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2010 321 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 326
2011 325 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 331
2012 334 2 1 11 0 0 1 0 349
2013 351 2 3 11 1 0 1 0 369
2014 343 1 3 11 1 0 1 0 360
2015 395 8 1 11 1 0 1 0 417
2016 400 2 3 14 0 0 1 0 420
2017 397 1 3 17 1 0 0 0 419
2018 399 2 0 13 1 0 2 0 417
2019 399 5 1 16 1 0 2 0 424
2020 413 5 1 13 1 0 6 0 439
2021 396 5 1 17 0 0 4 0 423
2022 401 12 0 18 0 0 8 0 439
2023 414 7 1 20 0 0 9 0 451

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 Alan Shepard Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 308 19.4 15.8 9.7
1989 318 1.8 176.6 7.9
1990 313 16.0 19.5 9.9
1991 338 16.7 20.2 13
1992 354 21.0 16.8 15.5
1993 363 21.2 17.1 15.2
1994 332 17.7 18.8 13.6
1995 335 21.8 15.4 10.7
1996 335 21.8 15.4 10.7
1997 339 21.8 15.6 10.6
1998 335 22.1 15.2 8.1
1999 333 22.1 15.1 11.7
2000 305 21.8 14.0 13.5
2001 307 21.7 14.1 12.4
2002 295 17.0 17.4 12.9
2003 295 17.0 17.4 12.9
2004 322 23.4 13.8 14.6
2005 310 23.2 13.4 11.3
2006 303 22.6 13.4 14.9
2007 319 21.7 14.7 14.1
2008 309 22.3 13.9 13.6
2009 384 18.9 20.3 13.5
2010 326 22.8 14.2 16.9
2011 331 19.6 16.8 15.1
2012 349 22.1 15.7 16
2013 369 23.3 15.7 14.4
2014 360 23.3 15.3 13.1
2015 417 26.0 16.0 15.8
2016 420 26.0 16.1 11.7
2017 419 26.9 15.5 11.2
2018 417 28.8 14.4 9.1
2019 424 28.6 14.8 10.1
2020 439 29.8 14.7 10
2021 423 30.8 13.7 12.1
2022 439 30.8 14.2 10.7
2023 451 31.2 14.4 15.1

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 Alan Shepard Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 308 19.4 15.8 9.7
1989 318 1.8 176.6 7.9
1990 313 16.0 19.5 9.9
1991 338 16.7 20.2 13
1992 354 21.0 16.8 15.5
1993 363 21.2 17.1 15.2
1994 332 17.7 18.8 13.6
1995 335 21.8 15.4 10.7
1996 335 21.8 15.4 10.7
1997 339 21.8 15.6 10.6
1998 335 22.1 15.2 8.1
1999 333 22.1 15.1 11.7
2000 305 21.8 14.0 13.5
2001 307 21.7 14.1 12.4
2002 295 17.0 17.4 12.9
2003 295 17.0 17.4 12.9
2004 322 23.4 13.8 14.6
2005 310 23.2 13.4 11.3
2006 303 22.6 13.4 14.9
2007 319 21.7 14.7 14.1
2008 309 22.3 13.9 13.6
2009 384 18.9 20.3 13.5
2010 326 22.8 14.2 16.9
2011 331 19.6 16.8 15.1
2012 349 22.1 15.7 16
2013 369 23.3 15.7 14.4
2014 360 23.3 15.3 13.1
2015 417 26.0 16.0 15.8
2016 420 26.0 16.1 11.7
2017 419 26.9 15.5 11.2
2018 417 28.8 14.4 9.1
2019 424 28.6 14.8 10.1
2020 439 29.8 14.7 10
2021 423 30.8 13.7 12.1
2022 439 30.8 14.2 10.7
2023 451 31.2 14.4 15.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alan Shepard Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $346 (2.9%) $11,417 (97.1%) $11,763

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alan Shepard Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 38th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 59th of 565 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alan Shepard Elementary School)75.482.9
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Scott Community School District)78.280.8
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alan Shepard Elementary School)82.592.9
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Scott Community School District)85.591.3
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alan Shepard Elementary School)85.786.4
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (North Scott Community School District)81.481.2
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alan Shepard Elementary School)87.581.8
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Scott Community School District)82.281.2
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alan Shepard Elementary School)92.377.8
 14.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (North Scott Community School District)77.178.6
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alan Shepard Elementary School)94.188.9
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Scott Community School District)79.181.2
 2.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Alan Shepard Elementary School)87.989.2
 1.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (North Scott Community School District)8386.7
 3.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alan Shepard Elementary School)93.187.7
 5.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Scott Community School District)87.780.9
 6.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students424451
 6.4%
African American57
 40%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic1620
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White399414
 3.8%
Two or More Races29
 350%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.1%15.1%
 4.9%


Schools Near Alan Shepard Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about Alan Shepard Elementary School

Students at Alan Shepard Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Alan Shepard Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Scott Junior High School
High : North Scott High School

Yes. Alan Shepard Elementary School ranks in the top 9.3% of Iowa elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 451 students attended Alan Shepard Elementary School.


Rate Alan Shepard Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Alan Shepard Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 376 milliseconds.