Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District

District Overview
Located at 1502 C Avenue in Vinton, Iowa, the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District serves as an active, traditional public school system offering a complete educational continuum from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Situated in a rural fringe community within the greater Cedar Rapids metropolitan area, the district operates four operational schools designed to support local families across every stage of learning. Currently educating a student body of 1,558 children, the district maintains a well-balanced distribution of enrollment across primary, middle, and high school grade levels, fostering a close-knit environment tailored to early childhood development, foundational academics, and college-and-career readiness.

Behind the district’s academic programming is a well-resourced educator workforce dedicated to student achievement and operational efficiency. Vinton-Shellsburg employs approximately 232 full-time equivalent teachers supported by instructional aides and specialized support personnel, bringing its total workforce to over 565 full-time equivalent staff members. This comprehensive staffing structure ensures that students receive attentive instruction alongside robust institutional support. Families, prospective residents, and educational researchers looking to engage with the district can reach administrative offices directly by phone at (319) 436-4728 or visit their official web portal at www.vscsd.org.
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Total Schools
1,558
Total Students
232.4
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,426
Hispanic52
Black19
Asian5
Two or More49
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    1,426 (91.7%)
  • Hispanic
    52 (3.3%)
  • Two or More
    49 (3.2%)
  • Black
    19 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:1,558*
Teachers (FTE):232.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.7
Schools in Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District
Found 4 Schools