Very Good
#434 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 34% in state
Alan Shepard Elementary School
Elementary School · North Scott Comm School District · Long Grove, IA
A North Scott Comm School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
220 West Grove St., Long Grove, IA 52756
- Math 87% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alan Shepard Elementary School score 86% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 86%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 86% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Alan Shepard Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low106/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,044
Median home value
$314,800
Median rent
$1,479/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
97.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52756; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Armstrong Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–6 | 2.3 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Edward White Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–6 | 3.2 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| John Glenn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | 4.7 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Virgil Grissom Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 177 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
North Scott Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,637NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alan Shepard Elementary School is listed in North Scott Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alan Shepard Elementary School
Alan Shepard Elementary School is a public elementary school in Long Grove, IA, part of North Scott Comm School District, serving approximately 471 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #434 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alan Shepard Elementary School
What grades does Alan Shepard Elementary School serve?
Alan Shepard Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Alan Shepard Elementary School?
Alan Shepard Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alan Shepard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alan Shepard Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alan Shepard Elementary School rank in IA?
Alan Shepard Elementary School ranks #434 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Alan Shepard Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alan Shepard Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alan Shepard Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alan Shepard Elementary School has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Alan Shepard Elementary School a charter school?
No, Alan Shepard Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alan Shepard Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Alan Shepard Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alan Shepard Elementary School?
15.7% of students at Alan Shepard Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 471
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (563) 285-8041
- Area population (ZIP 52756)
- 1,693
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 48.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52756; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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