Shuler Elementary School

Summary:

Shuler Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Clive, Iowa, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Waukee Community School District. With a student population of 658, the school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking of 20 out of 557 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Shuler Elementary School's academic excellence is evident in its students' consistently strong performance on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 83% of 3rd graders, 89.5% of 4th graders, and 87.5% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, outpacing the Waukee Community School District and the state averages. Similarly, the school's students excelled in Mathematics and Science, with 87.7% of 3rd graders, 86.3% of 4th graders, and 91.7% of 5th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, and 83.3% of 5th graders proficient or better in Science.

Shuler Elementary School's strong academic performance is further highlighted by its low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 4.38% to 6.69% over the past three school years, significantly lower than the state and district averages. This suggests that the school serves a relatively affluent community, which may contribute to its exceptional educational outcomes. While the school has a predominantly White student population, it is more diverse than some of the nearby schools, such as Walnut Hills Elementary and Radiant Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-5

16400 Douglas Parkway
Clive, IA 50325

(515) 987-8597

District: Waukee Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
20^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,872

Students who attend Shuler Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Waukee Middle School
High:	Northwest High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 640

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.6%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Asian:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shuler Elementary School ranks better than 96.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 2^nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Waukee Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.65. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.6%), two or more races (6.1%), Asian (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shuler Elementary School is 15.5. 6 elementary schools in the Waukee Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Shuler Elementary School employs 41.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shuler Elementary School is $10,872. 6 elementary schools in the Waukee Community School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Waukee Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waukee Community School District 44^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shuler Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	85.38	20^th	626	96.8%
2013	83.83	26^th	624	95.8%
2014	88.52	7^th	603	98.8%
2015	89.16	7^th	616	98.9%
2016	85.69	22^nd	599	96.3%
2017	85.56	27^th	574	95.3%
2018	85.28	36^th	567	93.7%
2019	91.10	13^th	603	97.8%
2021	93.18	7^th	567	98.8%
2022	91.73	12^th	574	97.9%
2023	91.79	6^th	565	98.9%
2024	87.65	20^th	557	96.4%

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

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Shuler Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	484	5	41	13	1	0	7	551
2012	533	6	36	14	2	0	12	603
2013	544	7	45	18	2	0	10	626
2014	593	6	40	20	2	0	14	675
2015	610	8	45	22	1	0	23	709
2016	659	11	54	25	1	0	34	784
2017	588	9	40	21	1	0	29	688
2018	570	14	42	26	0	0	32	684
2019	604	15	49	25	0	0	32	725
2020	594	18	57	23	0	0	27	719
2021	596	19	53	22	0	0	28	718
2022	594	16	41	24	0	0	32	707
2023	543	15	39	20	0	0	41	658
2024	522	19	36	21	2	1	39	640

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 Shuler Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	551	31.5	17.4	4.7
2012	603	35.1	17.1	5
2013	626	36.0	17.3	3.7
2014	675	39.5	17.0	3.9
2015	709	42.0	16.8	3.7
2016	784	44.0	17.8	4.3
2017	688	40.7	16.8	3.5
2018	684	39.9	17.1	3.5
2019	725	41.3	17.5	4.1
2020	719	41.8	17.2	4.9
2021	718	43.4	16.5	6
2022	707	42.6	16.5	4.4
2023	658	41.3	15.9	6.7
2024	640	41.2	15.5	7.5

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 Shuler Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	551	31.5	17.4	4.7
2012	603	35.1	17.1	5
2013	626	36.0	17.3	3.7
2014	675	39.5	17.0	3.9
2015	709	42.0	16.8	3.7
2016	784	44.0	17.8	4.3
2017	688	40.7	16.8	3.5
2018	684	39.9	17.1	3.5
2019	725	41.3	17.5	4.1
2020	719	41.8	17.2	4.9
2021	718	43.4	16.5	6
2022	707	42.6	16.5	4.4
2023	658	41.3	15.9	6.7
2024	640	41.2	15.5	7.5

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 Shuler Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$236 (2.2%)	$10,636 (97.8%)	$10,872

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shuler Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 13^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 6^th of 565 Elementary schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shuler Elementary School)	86	89.3	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waukee Community School District)	82.5	80.5	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shuler Elementary School)	92.1	89.3	2.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waukee Community School District)	87.5	87.5
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shuler Elementary School)	88.5	95.9	7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waukee Community School District)	87	85.5	1.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shuler Elementary School)	94.3	96.7	2.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waukee Community School District)	91	87.3	3.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shuler Elementary School)	85.8	89	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Waukee Community School District)	83.8	83	0.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shuler Elementary School)	92.5	92.7	0.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waukee Community School District)	89.4	87.8	1.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	725	658	9.2%
African American	15	15
American Indian	0	0
Asian	49	39	20.4%
Hispanic	25	20	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	604	543	10.1%
Two or More Races	32	41	28.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4.1%	6.7%	2.5%

Schools Near Shuler Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Shuler Elementary School	Public	K-5	16400 Douglas Parkway	Clive	50325	Polk County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-8597	640	41	15.5	7.5%	522 (81.6%)	19 (3.0%)	21 (3.3%)	36 (5.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.1%)	87.6	20^th of 557 public elementary schools	96.4%		91.8	6^th of 565 public elementary schools	98.9%	14	83.0	89.5	87.5	87.7	86.3	91.7	83.3	$10,872	$236	$10,636
Walnut Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	4240 156th St	Urbandale	50323	Polk County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-3585	590	37	15.9	6.9%	474 (80.3%)	26 (4.4%)	29 (4.9%)	27 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.8%)	92.5	5^th of 557 public elementary schools	99.1%		93.4	4^th of 565 public elementary schools	99.3%	1	88.1	92.0	88.0	97.2	96.5	93.5	81.5	$11,663	$253	$11,410
Grant Ragan Elementary School	Public	K-5	645 NE Dartmoor Drive	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 987-0435	662	46	14.3	26.0%	454 (68.6%)	44 (6.6%)	63 (9.5%)	49 (7.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (7.4%)	77.8	84^th of 557 public elementary schools	84.9%		74	125^th of 565 public elementary schools	77.9%	41	75.3	75.5	84.3	86.0	81.1	86.1	79.6	$10,993	$199	$10,794
Eason Elementary School	Public	K-5	605 SE Boone Dr	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 987-5200	620	41	15.0	30.0%	405 (65.3%)	91 (14.7%)	54 (8.7%)	26 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.9%)	77.1	87^th of 557 public elementary schools	84.4%		73.9	127^th of 565 public elementary schools	77.5%	40	78.6	82.5	75.2	83.7	82.5	83.8	76.9	$10,989	$276	$10,712
Radiant Elementary School	Public	K-5	5050 170th ST	Urbandale	50323	Polk County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5161	789	49	16.1	13.9%	580 (73.5%)	53 (6.7%)	40 (5.1%)	68 (8.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (5.6%)	78.5	78^th of 557 public elementary schools	86.0%		81.7	67^th of 565 public elementary schools	88.1%	11	70.1	80.3	82.4	85.4	86.1	87.8	77.9
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center	Public	PK	430 Ashowrth Dr	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5160	342	16	21.6	8.8%	196 (57.3%)	51 (14.9%)	41 (12.0%)	50 (14.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)								(n/a)
Webster Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12955 Aurora Avenue	Urbandale	50323	Polk County	Urbandale Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 331-8600	546	36	15.3	19.8%	414 (75.8%)	33 (6.0%)	32 (5.9%)	37 (6.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (4.9%)	83.1	50^th of 557 public elementary schools	91.0%					(n/a)	81.6	88.3	83.8	86.8	84.4	83.8	77.0	$15,431	$254	$15,178
Maple Grove Elementary School	Public	K-5	1455 98th St	West Des Moines	50266	Polk County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-3363	439	38	11.5	37.4%	233 (53.1%)	76 (17.3%)	43 (9.8%)	33 (7.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (12.1%)	63.3	219^th of 557 public elementary schools	60.7%		68	181^st of 565 public elementary schools	68.0%	38	76.7	73.8	73.2	83.6	70.8	76.8	62.5	$11,397	$370	$11,027
Waukee Elementary School	Public	K-5	850 6th St	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5193	713	47	15.1	22.2%	488 (68.4%)	51 (7.2%)	65 (9.1%)	38 (5.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (9.8%)	76.5	98^th of 557 public elementary schools	82.4%		82.3	64^th of 565 public elementary schools	88.7%	34	80.5	84.4	78.6	84.1	86.1	79.5	67.0	$10,849	$259	$10,590
Brookview Elementary School	Public	K-5	8000 E.P. True Parkway	West Des Moines	50266	Polk County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5166	642	45	14.2	23.1%	393 (61.2%)	60 (9.3%)	50 (7.8%)	90 (14.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.3%)	79.9	74^th of 557 public elementary schools	86.7%		84.3	44^th of 565 public elementary schools	92.2%	30	83.2	86.3	77.1	86.1	86.3	83.3	70.8	$11,444	$186	$11,258

Frequently Asked Questions about Shuler Elementary School

Is Shuler Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Shuler Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 20^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools.

How many students attend Shuler Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 640 students attended Shuler Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Shuler Elementary School?

Students at Shuler Elementary School are 82% White, 6% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of Shuler Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Shuler Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Waukee Middle School
High : Northwest High School

What district is Shuler Elementary School in?

Waukee Community School District

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