Sioux Central Elementary School

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Sioux Central Elementary School ranks 266 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sioux Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 241 students. The school is part of the Sioux Central Community School District, which is ranked 172 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sioux Central Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across grades 3-5 in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 95% of 3rd graders, 68.6% of 4th graders, and 76.9% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 64.2%, 72.9%, and 69%, respectively. In the same year, 90% of 3rd graders, 68.6% of 4th graders, and 76.9% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 76.3%, 72.7%, and 70.7%. The school's performance in Science for 5th grade is slightly below the state average, with 53.8% proficient or better compared to the state's 59.6%. Sioux Central Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.1 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the nearby Storm Lake Community School District schools like Lincoln Elementary School (14.3) and Storm Lake Elementary (15.4).

While Sioux Central Elementary School has maintained a consistent level of academic performance, some nearby schools, such as Lincoln Elementary and Storm Lake Elementary, have shown more fluctuations in their test scores, with some grades performing significantly below the state average. Additionally, Sioux Central Elementary School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (26.14% in 2022-2023) compared to many of the nearby schools, such as Storm Lake Early Elementary (75.51%) and Lincoln Elementary (50.11%).

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4440 U.S. Hwy 71
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585

(712) 283-2571

District: Sioux Central Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
266^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,124

Students who attend Sioux Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sioux Central Middle School
High:	Sioux Central High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 241

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.7%

Hispanic:

13.3%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sioux Central Elementary School ranks better than 52.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.64. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sioux Central Elementary School is $12,124.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sioux Central Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sioux Central Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sioux Central Community School District 172^nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sioux Central Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	55.09	333^rd	626	46.8%
2013	49.20	383^rd	624	38.6%
2014	48.59	386^th	603	36.0%
2015	46.51	417^th	616	32.3%
2016	58.38	298^th	599	50.3%
2017	55.17	312^th	574	45.6%
2018	68.62	174^th	567	69.3%
2019	68.29	187^th	603	69.0%
2021	65.52	187^th	567	67.0%
2022	73.69	129^th	574	77.5%
2023	61.53	227^th	565	59.8%
2024	58.64	266^th	557	52.2%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sioux Central Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	179	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	179
1995	142	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
1996	142	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
1997	158	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
1998	234	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
1999	226	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
2000	240	2	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	-20	228
2001	200	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
2002	190	2	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
2003	190	2	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
2004	189	0	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	207
2005	135	3	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
2006	136	0	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	148
2007	171	0	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
2008	249	3	4	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	278
2009	254	1	3	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	283
2010	203	2	2	31	1	0	1	0	240
2011	235	2	2	29	0	0	4	0	272
2012	247	2	2	32	0	0	4	0	287
2013	246	0	2	36	0	0	6	0	290
2014	239	0	2	32	0	0	3	0	276
2015	281	0	2	30	0	0	3	0	316
2016	294	3	0	30	0	0	4	0	331
2017	288	2	0	21	0	0	5	0	316
2018	275	2	0	27	0	0	5	0	309
2019	259	2	0	31	0	0	7	0	299
2020	244	1	4	34	1	0	5	0	289
2021	221	1	4	27	0	0	7	0	260
2022	175	2	3	30	0	0	9	0	219
2023	197	1	2	32	0	2	7	0	241

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sioux Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	179	13.0	13.8	24
1995	147	9.5	15.5	27.2
1996	147	9.5	15.5	27.2
1997	162	9.4	17.2	24.7
1998	234	13.9	16.8	28.6
1999	230	14.9	15.4	33.9
2000	228	14.7	15.5	32.3
2001	205	14.1	14.5	32.7
2002	197	16.0	12.3	29.9
2003	197	16.0	12.3	29.9
2004	207	23.0	9.0	25.1
2005	145	16.5	8.8	33.1
2006	148	14.7	10.1	29.7
2007	185	17.3	10.7	28.1
2008	278	22.7	12.2	27.7
2009	283	22.9	12.4	34.6
2010	240	20.6	11.6	37.5
2011	272	20.2	13.4	36.4
2012	287	20.6	13.8	37.3
2013	290	23.1	12.5	38.6
2014	276	23.8	11.5	42
2015	316	24.0	13.1	37
2016	331	25.0	13.2	38.7
2017	316	24.1	13.1	32.9
2018	309	18.5	16.7	29.4
2019	299	23.1	12.9	37.5
2020	289	23.5	12.2	41.5
2021	260	22.9	11.3	39.2
2022	219	20.9	10.4	42
2023	241	21.7	11.1	26.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sioux Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	179	13.0	13.8	24
1995	147	9.5	15.5	27.2
1996	147	9.5	15.5	27.2
1997	162	9.4	17.2	24.7
1998	234	13.9	16.8	28.6
1999	230	14.9	15.4	33.9
2000	228	14.7	15.5	32.3
2001	205	14.1	14.5	32.7
2002	197	16.0	12.3	29.9
2003	197	16.0	12.3	29.9
2004	207	23.0	9.0	25.1
2005	145	16.5	8.8	33.1
2006	148	14.7	10.1	29.7
2007	185	17.3	10.7	28.1
2008	278	22.7	12.2	27.7
2009	283	22.9	12.4	34.6
2010	240	20.6	11.6	37.5
2011	272	20.2	13.4	36.4
2012	287	20.6	13.8	37.3
2013	290	23.1	12.5	38.6
2014	276	23.8	11.5	42
2015	316	24.0	13.1	37
2016	331	25.0	13.2	38.7
2017	316	24.1	13.1	32.9
2018	309	18.5	16.7	29.4
2019	299	23.1	12.9	37.5
2020	289	23.5	12.2	41.5
2021	260	22.9	11.3	39.2
2022	219	20.9	10.4	42
2023	241	21.7	11.1	26.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sioux Central Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$630 (5.2%)	$11,494 (94.8%)	$12,124

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sioux Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 187^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 227^th of 565 Elementary schools	9.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Central Elementary School)	62.1	68.6	6.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Central Community School District)	62.1	68.6	6.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sioux Central Elementary School)	82.8	77.1	5.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sioux Central Community School District)	82.8	77.1	5.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Central Elementary School)	70	83.3	13.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Central Community School District)	70	83.3	13.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Central Elementary School)	76.7	86.1	9.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Central Community School District)	76.7	86.1	9.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Central Elementary School)	76.4	74.4	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Central Community School District)	76.4	74.4	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Central Elementary School)	80	74.4	5.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Central Community School District)	80	74.4	5.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	299	241	19.4%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	31	32	3.2%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	259	197	23.9%
Two or More Races	7	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.5%	26.1%	11.3%

Schools Near Sioux Central Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sioux Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4440 U.S. Hwy 71	Sioux Rapids	50585	Buena Vista County	Sioux Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 283-2571	241	22	11.1	26.1%	197 (81.7%)	1 (0.4%)	32 (13.3%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.9%)	58.6	266^th of 557 public elementary schools	52.2%		61.5	227^th of 565 public elementary schools	59.8%	39	95.0	68.6	76.9		90.0	68.6	76.9		53.8	$12,124	$630	$11,494
Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	300 Orchard	Albert City	50510	Buena Vista County	Albert City-Truesdale Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 843-5416	114	11	10.6	52.6%	87 (76.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (21.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	64.5	203^rd of 557 public elementary schools	63.6%		47.6	346^th of 565 public elementary schools	38.8%	143	83.3	90.0	87.5	72.7	83.3	70.0	68.8	54.5	75.0	$21,016	$963	$20,052
Clay Central-Everly Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	401 Church St	Royal	51357	Clay County	Clay Central-Everly Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 933-2241	72	10	7.1	68.1%	68 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$19,042	$975	$18,066
Laurens-Marathon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	300 W Garfield	Laurens	50554	Pocahontas County	Laurens-Marathon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 841-5000	140	13	10.8	51.4%	99 (70.7%)	8 (5.7%)	26 (18.6%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.9%)	10.7	509^th of 557 public elementary schools	8.6%		54.7	285^th of 565 public elementary schools	49.6%	224	38.1	72.7	33.3	66.7	38.1	63.6	26.7	46.7	20.0	$20,283	$1,719	$18,563
Storm Lake Early Elementary School	Public	K	5950 90th Avenue	Storm lake	50588	Buena Vista County	Storm Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 213-2110	245	18	13.3	75.5%	33 (13.5%)	15 (6.1%)	135 (55.1%)	32 (13.1%)	1 (0.4%)	25 (10.2%)	4 (1.6%)								(n/a)
Storm Lake Elementary	Public	1-4	1810 Hyland Drive	Storm Lake	50588	Buena Vista County	Storm Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 732-8074	814	53	15.4	76.0%	88 (10.8%)	56 (6.9%)	432 (53.1%)	120 (14.7%)	1 (0.1%)	94 (11.5%)	23 (2.8%)	1.9	549^th of 557 public elementary schools	1.4%		3.9	549^th of 565 public elementary schools	2.8%		32.8	40.5			47.5	30.8				$12,446	$1,029	$11,417
Alta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1009 Main St	Alta	51002	Buena Vista County	Alta-Aurelia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 200-1400	237	17	13.8	41.4%	156 (65.8%)	2 (0.8%)	61 (25.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.9%)	3 (1.3%)	86.2	29^th of 557 public elementary schools	94.8%					(n/a)	90.2	92.3			85.7	87.2				$13,449	$572	$12,877
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	3-5	615 4th Ave. SW	Spencer	51301	Clay County	Spencer Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 262-3752	467	32	14.3	50.1%	407 (87.2%)	6 (1.3%)	35 (7.5%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.2%)	50.4	324^th of 557 public elementary schools	41.8%		53.3	305^th of 565 public elementary schools	46.0%	19	56.9	71.1	75.4		75.6	68.3	72.5		62.7	$12,820	$475	$12,345
Aurelia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	300 Ash St	Aurelia	51005	Cherokee County	Alta-Aurelia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 434-5595	163	12	13.3	35.0%	128 (78.5%)	2 (1.2%)	26 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	4 (2.5%)								(n/a)										$16,210	$697	$15,513
Johnson Elementary	Public	PK-K	724 West 9th Street	Spencer	51301	Clay County	Spencer Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 262-2710	229	22	10.6	50.2%	191 (83.4%)	4 (1.7%)	26 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)								(n/a)										$13,320	$574	$12,747

Frequently Asked Questions about Sioux Central Elementary School

What district is Sioux Central Elementary School in?

Sioux Central Community School District

How many students attend Sioux Central Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 241 students attended Sioux Central Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Sioux Central Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sioux Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sioux Central Middle School
High : Sioux Central High School

What is the racial makeup of Sioux Central Elementary School?

Students at Sioux Central Elementary School are 82% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Sioux Central Elementary School a good school?

Sioux Central Elementary School ranks 266^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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