Perry Creek Elementary School

Q: Is Perry Creek Elementary School a good school?

Perry Creek Elementary School ranks 195 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Perry Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sioux City, Iowa, serving 671 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Sioux City Community School District, which is ranked 269 out of 309 districts in the state.

Perry Creek Elementary consistently outperforms the Sioux City Community School District and the state of Iowa in academic proficiency, with 86.5% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 61.4% for the district and 69% for the state. The school also has a diverse student population, with 56.78% White, 9.39% African American, 22.06% Hispanic, and 11.78% other races. However, 54.25% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

Compared to nearby schools, Perry Creek Elementary generally outperforms them in academic proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's consistent performance and ability to support student learning could provide valuable insights for the district and other schools in the area. While the school faces unique challenges related to socioeconomic factors, its strong academic achievement and diverse student population suggest it is effectively meeting the needs of its community.

Detail:

Public K-5

3601 Country Club Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51104

(712) 279-6836

District: Sioux City Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
195^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,156

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 671

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.8%

Hispanic:

22.1%

African American:

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Perry Creek Elementary School ranks better than 65% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 2^nd among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Sioux City Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.52. (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 Perry Creek 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 Perry Creek Elementary School is $12,156, which is the lowest among 13 elementary schools in the Sioux City Community School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Perry Creek 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 Perry Creek Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2019	59.34	268^th	603	55.6%
2021	78.11	99^th	567	82.5%
2022	71.23	159^th	574	72.3%
2023	69.47	174^th	565	69.2%
2024	65.52	195^th	557	65.0%

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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 Perry Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	448	17	26	93	9	2	34	629
2018	436	33	27	91	6	2	42	637
2019	392	26	22	90	7	1	44	582
2020	353	39	16	88	5	1	50	552
2021	394	50	14	111	17	3	51	640
2022	378	51	15	122	17	9	53	645
2023	381	63	14	148	13	10	42	671

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 Perry Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	629	36.5	17.2	34.5
2018	637	33.9	18.7	43.6
2019	582	34.5	16.8	43.8
2020	552	33.0	16.7	46.7
2021	640	41.5	15.3	50.9
2022	645	39.7	16.2	46
2023	671	39.7	16.8	54.2

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 Perry Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	629	36.5	17.2	34.5
2018	637	33.9	18.7	43.6
2019	582	34.5	16.8	43.8
2020	552	33.0	16.7	46.7
2021	640	41.5	15.3	50.9
2022	645	39.7	16.2	46
2023	671	39.7	16.8	54.2

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 Perry Creek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$325 (2.7%)	$11,830 (97.3%)	$12,156

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Perry Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 268^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 174^th of 565 Elementary schools	13.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Perry Creek Elementary School)	72.4	71.7	0.7%
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 (Perry Creek Elementary School)	76.5	73.7	2.8%
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 (Perry Creek Elementary School)	73.6	85.6	12%
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 (Perry Creek Elementary School)	74.4	78.8	4.4%
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 (Perry Creek Elementary School)	71.8	85.1	13.3%
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 (Perry Creek Elementary School)	69.4	76.2	6.8%
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	582	671	15.3%
African American	26	63	142.3%
American Indian	7	13	85.7%
Asian	22	14	36.4%
Hispanic	90	148	64.4%
Pacific Islander	1	10	900%
White	392	381	2.8%
Two or More Races	44	42	4.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.8%	54.2%	10.4%

Schools Near Perry Creek 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Riverside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2220 Nash	Sioux City	51109	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 279-6811	244	25	9.7	73.0%	123 (50.4%)	6 (2.5%)	80 (32.8%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.5%)	2 (0.8%)	25 (10.2%)	31.1	438^th of 557 public elementary schools	21.4%		41.4	387^th of 565 public elementary schools	31.5%	51	66.7	64.7	54.8	66.7	58.8	61.3	51.6	$17,090	$1,205	$15,885
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Perry Creek Elementary School

How many students attend Perry Creek Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 671 students attended Perry Creek Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Perry Creek Elementary School?

Students at Perry Creek Elementary School are 57% White, 22% Hispanic, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Is Perry Creek Elementary School a good school?

Perry Creek Elementary School ranks 195^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Perry Creek Elementary School in?

Sioux City Community School District

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