Very Good
#308 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 24% in state
Shuler Elementary School
Elementary School · Waukee Comm School District · Clive, IA
A Waukee Comm School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
16400 Douglas Parkway, Clive, IA 50325
- Math 91% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 87% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shuler Elementary School score 89% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 90%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 89% across the 16-year record (2010–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.5%
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 Shuler 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,386/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clive), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,082
Median home value
$379,000
Median rent
$1,099/mo
College educated
59.5%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50325; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 590 | Compare → |
| Grant Ragan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 662 | Compare → |
| Eason Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 620 | Compare → |
| Radiant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 789 | 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.
Waukee Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #4 of 17
- District spending per student
- $11,927NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shuler Elementary School is listed in Waukee Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shuler Elementary School
Shuler Elementary School is a public elementary school in Clive, IA, part of Waukee Comm School District, serving approximately 640 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #308 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shuler Elementary School
What grades does Shuler Elementary School serve?
Shuler Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Shuler Elementary School?
Shuler Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 640 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shuler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shuler Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shuler Elementary School rank in IA?
Shuler Elementary School ranks #308 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Shuler Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shuler Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Shuler Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shuler Elementary School has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Shuler Elementary School a charter school?
No, Shuler Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shuler Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Shuler Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shuler Elementary School?
7.5% of students at Shuler 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 640
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.4%
- Phone
- (515) 987-8597
- Area population (ZIP 50325)
- 18,776
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 50325; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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