Sioux Central Elementary School

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:
266th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,124 Help


Students who attend Sioux Central Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  234

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.2%
Hispanic:
13.7%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sioux Central Elementary School ranks better than 52.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.64. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.2%), Hispanic (13.7%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sioux Central Elementary School is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Sioux Central Elementary School employs 22.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 172nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2012 55.09 333rd 626 46.8%
2013 49.20 383rd 624 38.6%
2014 48.59 386th 603 36.0%
2015 46.51 417th 616 32.3%
2016 58.38 298th 599 50.3%
2017 55.17 312th 574 45.6%
2018 68.62 174th 567 69.3%
2019 68.29 187th 603 69.0%
2021 65.52 187th 567 67.0%
2022 73.69 129th 574 77.5%
2023 61.53 227th 565 59.8%
2024 58.64 266th 557 52.2%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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
2024 190 2 2 32 0 3 5 0 234

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
2024 234 22.1 10.5 20.5

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
2024 234 22.1 10.5 20.5

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 187th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 227th 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)62.168.6
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Central Community School District)62.168.6
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sioux Central Elementary School)82.877.1
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sioux Central Community School District)82.877.1
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Central Elementary School)7083.3
 13.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Central Community School District)7083.3
 13.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Central Elementary School)76.786.1
 9.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Central Community School District)76.786.1
 9.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Central Elementary School)76.474.4
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Central Community School District)76.474.4
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Central Elementary School)8074.4
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Central Community School District)8074.4
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students299241
 19.4%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic3132
 3.2%
Pacific Islander02
White259197
 23.9%
Two or More Races77
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.5%26.1%
 11.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sioux Central Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 234 students attended Sioux Central Elementary School.

Students at Sioux Central Elementary School are 81% White, 14% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

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

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

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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