Shannon Elementary School

321 W South St
Monticello, IA 52310
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Shannon Elementary School serves 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Shannon Elementary School's student population of 166 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
75 acres

School Rankings

The diversity score of Shannon Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
2%
7%
White
90%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Panthers

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Shannon Elementary School often compared to?
Shannon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delhi Elementary School, Lambert Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Shannon Elementary School?
166 students attend Shannon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Shannon Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shannon Elementary School?
Shannon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shannon Elementary School offer ?
Shannon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shannon Elementary School part of?
Shannon Elementary School is part of Monticello Comm School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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