Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School

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Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School ranks 164 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, with 348 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District, which is ranked 48 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary consistently outperforms the state average on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 86.4% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 72.9%, and 81.5% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in Math compared to 76.3% statewide. The school has been ranked in the top half of Iowa elementary schools for the past several years, reaching as high as 111 out of 565 schools in 2022-2023, placing it in the top 20% of elementary schools in the state.

At 33.62% in 2022-2023, Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary has a lower percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch compared to many of the Sioux City schools, which range from 59.59% to 93.53%. This suggests the student population may come from more affluent families, which could contribute to the school's strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public 3-5

201 Port Neal Road
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054

(712) 943-5563

District: Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
164^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,447

Students who attend Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School
High:	Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 348

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.4%

Hispanic:

7.2%

Two or more races:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School ranks better than 70.6% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.75. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.4%), Hispanic (7.2%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School employs 27.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School is $12,447.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District 48^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	75.25	94^th	626	85.0%
2013	72.20	128^th	624	79.5%
2014	69.58	173^rd	603	71.3%
2015	68.53	203^rd	616	67.0%
2016	67.82	202^nd	599	66.3%
2017	55.52	310^th	574	46.0%
2018	66.86	199^th	567	64.9%
2019	60.52	260^th	603	56.9%
2021	63.18	213^th	567	62.4%
2022	74.19	125^th	574	78.2%
2023	75.80	111^th	565	80.4%
2024	69.75	164^th	557	70.6%

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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 Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	298	6	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	314
2002	300	5	6	6	3	n/a	n/a	320
2003	300	5	6	6	3	n/a	n/a	320
2004	301	7	6	2	2	n/a	n/a	318
2005	299	10	9	5	3	n/a	n/a	326
2006	292	14	11	8	2	n/a	n/a	327
2007	291	13	13	9	2	n/a	n/a	328
2008	303	11	13	7	2	n/a	n/a	336
2009	303	11	11	7	3	n/a	n/a	335
2010	320	15	10	14	4	0	1	364
2011	293	11	10	12	7	0	1	334
2012	327	10	11	13	6	0	0	367
2013	346	6	10	13	8	0	0	383
2014	340	5	11	10	6	0	0	372
2015	320	8	8	14	3	0	10	363
2016	334	6	9	20	3	0	13	385
2017	324	6	9	19	4	0	19	381
2018	323	7	8	19	6	1	15	379
2019	291	16	4	21	5	3	16	356
2020	294	13	2	27	3	1	18	358
2021	298	13	5	25	2	2	22	367
2022	272	14	7	26	2	3	20	344
2023	266	16	8	25	3	5	25	348

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 Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	314	22.2	14.1	15.9
2002	320	24.9	12.9	21.6
2003	320	24.9	12.9	21.6
2004	318	23.1	13.8	19.5
2005	326	20.6	15.8	23.3
2006	327	24.5	13.3	26.6
2007	328	24.5	13.4	27.7
2008	336	24.2	13.9	24.1
2009	335	22.7	14.8	23.3
2010	364	22.2	16.3	23.9
2011	334	24.0	13.9	22.2
2012	367	24.5	14.9	30.8
2013	383	24.3	15.7	30.5
2014	372	24.0	15.5	31.5
2015	363	24.0	15.1	30.6
2016	385	25.0	15.4	30.1
2017	381	24.6	15.4	33.1
2018	379	25.2	14.9	32.2
2019	356	26.3	13.5	36.5
2020	358	25.3	14.1	31.3
2021	367	26.8	13.6	27.8
2022	344	27.9	12.3	27.3
2023	348	27.9	12.4	33.6

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 Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	314	22.2	14.1	15.9
2002	320	24.9	12.9	21.6
2003	320	24.9	12.9	21.6
2004	318	23.1	13.8	19.5
2005	326	20.6	15.8	23.3
2006	327	24.5	13.3	26.6
2007	328	24.5	13.4	27.7
2008	336	24.2	13.9	24.1
2009	335	22.7	14.8	23.3
2010	364	22.2	16.3	23.9
2011	334	24.0	13.9	22.2
2012	367	24.5	14.9	30.8
2013	383	24.3	15.7	30.5
2014	372	24.0	15.5	31.5
2015	363	24.0	15.1	30.6
2016	385	25.0	15.4	30.1
2017	381	24.6	15.4	33.1
2018	379	25.2	14.9	32.2
2019	356	26.3	13.5	36.5
2020	358	25.3	14.1	31.3
2021	367	26.8	13.6	27.8
2022	344	27.9	12.3	27.3
2023	348	27.9	12.4	33.6

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 Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$852 (6.8%)	$11,595 (93.2%)	$12,447

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 260^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 111^th of 565 Elementary schools	23.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School)	62.8	75	12.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District)	62.8	75	12.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School)	67.8	74.1	6.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District)	67.8	74.1	6.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School)	88	87.3	0.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District)	88	87.3	0.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School)	78	78.8	0.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District)	78	78.8	0.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School)	81.9	91.7	9.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District)	81.9	91.7	9.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School)	68.5	80	11.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District)	68.5	80	11.5%
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	356	348	2.2%
African American	16	16
American Indian	5	3	40%
Asian	4	8	100%
Hispanic	21	25	19%
Pacific Islander	3	5	66.7%
White	291	266	8.6%
Two or More Races	16	25	56.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.5%	33.6%	2.9%

Schools Near Sergeant Bluff-Luton 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
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School	Public	3-5	201 Port Neal Road	Sergeant Bluff	51054	Woodbury County	Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 943-5563	348	28	12.4	33.6%	266 (76.4%)	16 (4.6%)	25 (7.2%)	8 (2.3%)	3 (0.9%)	5 (1.4%)	25 (7.2%)	69.7	164^th of 557 public elementary schools	70.6%		75.8	111^th of 565 public elementary schools	80.4%	53	71.0	86.4	80.8		81.5	76.4	72.8		69.6	$12,447	$852	$11,595
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	206 South D Street	Sergeant Bluff	51054	Woodbury County	Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 943-5563	387	31	12.3	38.8%	277 (71.6%)	28 (7.2%)	39 (10.1%)	9 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (8.3%)								(n/a)										$14,792	$1,035	$13,757
Nodland Elementary School	Public	K-2	5000 Mayhew Ave	Sioux City	51106	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 274-4044	281	15	19.3	37.7%	197 (70.1%)	18 (6.4%)	35 (12.5%)	8 (2.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (7.5%)								(n/a)										$12,625	$312	$12,313
Sunnyside Elementary School	Public	3-5	2700 S Maple St	Sioux City	51106	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 274-4047	262	16	16.5	39.3%	187 (71.4%)	11 (4.2%)	31 (11.8%)	7 (2.7%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	20 (7.6%)	85.2	35^th of 557 public elementary schools	93.7%		85.8	33^rd of 565 public elementary schools	94.2%	2	85.2	80.0	89.7		91.4	82.5	90.8		79.3	$12,202	$292	$11,910
Morningside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3601 Bushnell Ave	Sioux City	51106	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 274-4048	652	46	14.0	67.8%	335 (51.4%)	68 (10.4%)	168 (25.8%)	9 (1.4%)	10 (1.5%)	19 (2.9%)	43 (6.6%)	33	429^th of 557 public elementary schools	23.0%		29.1	441^st of 565 public elementary schools	21.9%	12	57.4	71.0	63.5		80.2	62.0	49.6		44.3	$12,704	$969	$11,735
Spalding Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4101 Stone Avenue	Sioux City	51106	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 274-4043	652	53	12.2	68.6%	276 (42.3%)	75 (11.5%)	208 (31.9%)	4 (0.6%)	16 (2.5%)	28 (4.3%)	45 (6.9%)	36.2	409^th of 557 public elementary schools	26.6%		30.3	436^th of 565 public elementary schools	22.8%	27	52.0	81.4	59.1		70.1	81.4	47.3		46.2	$13,633	$1,329	$12,304
Bronson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	113 West 1st Street	Bronson	51007	Woodbury County	Lawton-Bronson Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 948-3361	392	28	14.1	22.7%	368 (93.9%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	80	73^rd of 557 public elementary schools	86.9%		83.3	53^rd of 565 public elementary schools	90.6%	20	83.0	88.9	77.3	87.0	88.7	90.7	81.8	76.1	72.1	$11,638	$548	$11,090
Irving Elementary School	Public	K-5	901 Floyd Blvd	Sioux City	51105	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 279-6834	634	50	12.6	93.5%	21 (3.3%)	44 (6.9%)	532 (83.9%)	3 (0.5%)	20 (3.2%)	4 (0.6%)	10 (1.6%)	10	514^th of 557 public elementary schools	7.7%		6.1	537^th of 565 public elementary schools	5.0%	23	51.3	51.1	43.3		66.3	51.1	33.3		23.3	$12,850	$1,170	$11,680
Unity Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 Unity Avenue	Sioux City	51105	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 279-6839	521	37	13.9	73.5%	225 (43.2%)	40 (7.7%)	185 (35.5%)	8 (1.5%)	15 (2.9%)	4 (0.8%)	44 (8.4%)	11.8	503^rd of 557 public elementary schools	9.7%		21.7	472^nd of 565 public elementary schools	16.5%	31	48.4	68.2	45.0		45.2	56.7	41.3		27.5	$13,805	$1,113	$12,692
Liberty Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1623 Rebecca Street	Sioux City	51103	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 279-6845	645	48	13.4	85.3%	85 (13.2%)	79 (12.2%)	311 (48.2%)	16 (2.5%)	50 (7.8%)	50 (7.8%)	54 (8.4%)	12.2	501^st of 557 public elementary schools	10.1%		16.6	497^th of 565 public elementary schools	12.0%	4	42.1	62.9	53.6		53.7	56.2	46.4		31.0	$13,723	$1,309	$12,414

Frequently Asked Questions about Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School

How many students attend Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 348 students attended Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School.

What district is Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School in?

Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School?

Students at Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School are 76% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Is Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School a good school?

Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School ranks 164^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School
High : Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School

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