Leeds Elementary School

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Leeds Elementary School ranks 404 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Leeds Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sioux City, Iowa, serving 606 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Sioux City Community School District, which is ranked 269 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.9, Leeds Elementary has consistently performed below the district and state averages in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 57.1% of 5th-grade students at Leeds were proficient or better in ISASP English Language Arts, compared to 61.4% for the district and 69% for the state. The school has been ranked in the bottom half of Iowa elementary schools by SchoolDigger, with a ranking of 404 out of 557 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a consistent 1-star rating.

When comparing Leeds Elementary to other nearby schools in the Sioux City Community School District, some interesting patterns emerge. Sunnyside Elementary School, located about 5.5 miles away, consistently outperforms Leeds Elementary and the district/state averages in ISASP test scores, with over 80% of students proficient or better in several subjects and grade levels. In contrast, schools like Irving Elementary and Unity Elementary, which have higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, also struggle academically, with test scores well below the district and state averages.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3919 Jefferson St
Sioux City, IA 51108-1438

(712) 239-7034

District: Sioux City Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
404^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,803

Students who attend Leeds Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	North Middle School
High:	North High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 606

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.9%

Hispanic:

31.2%

African American:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Leeds Elementary School ranks worse than 72.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 3^rd among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Sioux City Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.44. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Leeds Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Sioux City Community School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leeds Elementary School is $13,803, which is the 5^th highest among 12 elementary schools in the Sioux City Community School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Sioux City Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sioux City Community School District 269^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Leeds Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	30.49	522^nd	626	16.6%
2013	36.06	480^th	624	23.1%
2014	35.15	473^rd	603	21.6%
2015	26.36	507^th	616	17.7%
2016	24.37	501^st	599	16.4%
2017	37.38	428^th	574	25.4%
2018	39.32	400^th	567	29.5%
2019	56.59	281^st	603	53.4%
2021	30.74	438^th	567	22.8%
2022	32.69	431^st	574	24.9%
2023	38.17	410^th	565	27.4%
2024	36.44	404^th	557	27.5%

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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 Leeds Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	262	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	267
1989	300	1	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1990	298	3	7	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	314
1991	303	3	10	10	6	n/a	n/a	0	332
1992	293	3	21	12	6	n/a	n/a	0	335
1993	281	4	7	16	8	n/a	n/a	0	316
1994	257	2	18	28	7	n/a	n/a	0	312
1995	221	2	33	55	7	n/a	n/a	0	318
1996	221	2	33	55	7	n/a	n/a	0	318
1997	208	5	17	30	5	n/a	n/a	0	265
1998	219	4	18	26	7	n/a	n/a	0	274
1999	219	6	13	30	5	n/a	n/a	0	273
2000	252	3	10	32	4	n/a	n/a	-37	264
2001	220	4	11	39	6	n/a	n/a	0	280
2002	184	6	14	32	6	n/a	n/a	0	242
2003	184	6	14	32	6	n/a	n/a	0	242
2004	181	5	14	31	7	n/a	n/a	0	238
2005	160	13	11	27	11	n/a	n/a	0	222
2006	187	12	12	22	8	n/a	n/a	0	241
2007	180	10	18	18	6	n/a	n/a	0	232
2008	160	16	20	26	7	n/a	n/a	0	229
2009	384	36	31	123	13	n/a	n/a	0	587
2010	411	35	30	140	7	0	2	0	625
2011	416	33	35	130	3	1	4	0	622
2012	383	32	34	157	5	1	33	0	645
2013	387	26	26	136	14	2	34	0	625
2014	396	28	25	142	9	1	33	0	634
2015	410	19	16	163	15	1	44	0	668
2016	395	20	19	169	12	2	48	0	665
2017	432	30	14	185	20	4	43	0	728
2018	406	36	19	185	13	4	44	0	707
2019	384	37	21	173	16	5	42	0	678
2020	362	47	21	179	19	10	43	0	681
2021	347	55	23	192	18	0	41	0	676
2022	333	63	15	190	15	6	48	0	670
2023	290	55	13	189	11	2	46	0	606

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 Leeds Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	267	18.7	14.2	23.6
1989	310	19.2	16.1	25.5
1990	314	19.2	16.3	0
1991	332	19.0	17.4	29.5
1992	335	20.0	16.7	35.5
1993	316	19.6	16.1	37
1994	312	20.5	15.2	37.8
1995	318	22.0	14.5	44.3
1996	318	22.0	14.5	44.3
1997	265	17.0	15.6	36.2
1998	274	18.0	15.2	32.5
1999	273	23.0	11.9	44.7
2000	264	16.9	15.6	39.5
2001	280	15.0	18.7	41.8
2002	242	13.2	18.3	43.8
2003	242	13.2	18.3	43.8
2004	238	13.4	17.8	40.8
2005	222	13.6	16.3	44.6
2006	241	12.7	19.0	48.5
2007	232	13.2	17.6	47
2008	229	15.2	15.1	50.2
2009	587	45.8	12.8	55.7
2010	625	45.3	13.7	58.7
2011	622	45.1	13.7	57.6
2012	645	47.5	13.5	60.5
2013	625	44.8	13.9	64
2014	634	44.6	14.2	60.6
2015	668	42.0	15.9	67.4
2016	665	43.0	15.4	68.1
2017	728	47.2	15.4	55.5
2018	707	48.0	14.7	65.3
2019	678	48.0	14.1	67.6
2020	681	45.9	14.8	69.2
2021	676	43.5	15.5	69.2
2022	670	44.6	15.0	69.9
2023	606	43.3	13.9	67.5

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 Leeds Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	267	18.7	14.2	23.6
1989	310	19.2	16.1	25.5
1990	314	19.2	16.3	0
1991	332	19.0	17.4	29.5
1992	335	20.0	16.7	35.5
1993	316	19.6	16.1	37
1994	312	20.5	15.2	37.8
1995	318	22.0	14.5	44.3
1996	318	22.0	14.5	44.3
1997	265	17.0	15.6	36.2
1998	274	18.0	15.2	32.5
1999	273	23.0	11.9	44.7
2000	264	16.9	15.6	39.5
2001	280	15.0	18.7	41.8
2002	242	13.2	18.3	43.8
2003	242	13.2	18.3	43.8
2004	238	13.4	17.8	40.8
2005	222	13.6	16.3	44.6
2006	241	12.7	19.0	48.5
2007	232	13.2	17.6	47
2008	229	15.2	15.1	50.2
2009	587	45.8	12.8	55.7
2010	625	45.3	13.7	58.7
2011	622	45.1	13.7	57.6
2012	645	47.5	13.5	60.5
2013	625	44.8	13.9	64
2014	634	44.6	14.2	60.6
2015	668	42.0	15.9	67.4
2016	665	43.0	15.4	68.1
2017	728	47.2	15.4	55.5
2018	707	48.0	14.7	65.3
2019	678	48.0	14.1	67.6
2020	681	45.9	14.8	69.2
2021	676	43.5	15.5	69.2
2022	670	44.6	15.0	69.9
2023	606	43.3	13.9	67.5

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 Leeds Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,078 (7.8%)	$12,724 (92.2%)	$13,803

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Leeds Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 281^st of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 410^th of 565 Elementary schools	26%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Leeds Elementary School)	71	62.8	8.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sioux City Community School District)	61.8	60	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Leeds Elementary School)	77.6	76.6	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sioux City Community School District)	69.2	67.9	1.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Leeds Elementary School)	71	72.8	1.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux City Community School District)	63.4	66.2	2.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Leeds Elementary School)	68.2	63	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sioux City Community School District)	68.8	64.1	4.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Leeds Elementary School)	72.4	65.9	6.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux City Community School District)	62.6	63.7	1.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Leeds Elementary School)	70.1	59.1	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sioux City Community School District)	68	61.9	6.1%
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	678	606	10.6%
African American	37	55	48.6%
American Indian	16	11	31.3%
Asian	21	13	38.1%
Hispanic	173	189	9.2%
Pacific Islander	5	2	60%
White	384	290	24.5%
Two or More Races	42	46	9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.6%	67.5%	0.1%

Schools Near Leeds 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Leeds Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3919 Jefferson St	Sioux City	51108	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 239-7034	606	43	13.9	67.5%	290 (47.9%)	55 (9.1%)	189 (31.2%)	13 (2.1%)	11 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	46 (7.6%)	36.4	404^th of 557 public elementary schools	27.5%		38.2	410^th of 565 public elementary schools	27.4%	6	63.3	74.0	57.1	71.4	70.8	56.0	46.2	$13,803	$1,078	$12,724
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
Bryant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3040 Jones Street	Sioux City	51104	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 279-6819	571	42	13.5	74.4%	179 (31.3%)	106 (18.6%)	196 (34.3%)	21 (3.7%)	14 (2.5%)	14 (2.5%)	41 (7.2%)	33.5	423^rd of 557 public elementary schools	24.1%		28.6	446^th of 565 public elementary schools	21.1%	23	66.2	64.2	63.6	72.0	55.6	59.1	51.5	$13,836	$1,171	$12,665
Perry Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	3601 Country Club Blvd	Sioux City	51104	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 279-6836	671	40	16.8	54.2%	381 (56.8%)	63 (9.4%)	148 (22.1%)	14 (2.1%)	13 (1.9%)	10 (1.5%)	42 (6.3%)	65.5	195^th of 557 public elementary schools	65.0%		69.5	174^th of 565 public elementary schools	69.2%	21	66.3	70.0	86.5	73.7	73.0	83.7	76.9	$12,156	$325	$11,830
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
Hunt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1114 W. 27th St	Sioux City	51103	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 279-6833	392	27	14.3	85.7%	49 (12.5%)	52 (13.3%)	219 (55.9%)	7 (1.8%)	17 (4.3%)	25 (6.4%)	23 (5.9%)	15	490^th of 557 public elementary schools	12.0%		16.9	495^th of 565 public elementary schools	12.4%	5	40.7	67.9	38.9	55.6	62.5	53.7	31.5	$14,662	$1,309	$13,352
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
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
Loess Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1717 Casselman Street	Sioux City	51103	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 279-6843	589	41	14.2	59.6%	173 (29.4%)	37 (6.3%)	266 (45.2%)	12 (2.0%)	29 (4.9%)	12 (2.0%)	60 (10.2%)	34.6	417^th of 557 public elementary schools	25.1%		47	353^rd of 565 public elementary schools	37.5%	64	66.7	58.8	62.5	66.7	60.0	72.9	45.8	$13,241	$1,082	$12,159
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Leeds Elementary School

What district is Leeds Elementary School in?

Sioux City Community School District

How many students attend Leeds Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 606 students attended Leeds Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Leeds Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Leeds Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Middle School
High : North High School

Is Leeds Elementary School a good school?

Leeds Elementary School ranks 404^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Leeds Elementary School?

Students at Leeds Elementary School are 48% White, 31% Hispanic, 9% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

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