Atkins Elementary School vs Shellsburg Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atkins Elementary School
Atkins · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
394 students
Shellsburg Elementary School
Shellsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
269 students
| Measure | Atkins Elementary School Atkins, Iowa | Shellsburg Elementary School Shellsburg, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #158 of 654 | #203 of 654 |
| National rank | #3609 of 50,301 | #4795 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 394 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| city | Atkins | Shellsburg |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atkins Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 80.4).
- •Shellsburg Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Shellsburg Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Atkins Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 53.9%).
- •Shellsburg Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.8).
- •Atkins Elementary School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 269.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Atkins Elementary School better than Shellsburg Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Atkins Elementary School ranks higher (82.5 vs 80.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Atkins Elementary School and Shellsburg Elementary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Atkins and Shellsburg in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atkins Elementary School: 394. Shellsburg Elementary School: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atkins Elementary School and Shellsburg Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Atkins Elementary School is 158th of 654 and Shellsburg Elementary School is 203rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).