How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Laurens-Marathon Comm School District | Sioux City Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Laurens, Iowa | Sioux City, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 140 | 14,989 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 22 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.7:1 | 15:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Laurens-Marathon Comm School District | Sioux City Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,186 | $11,941 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.1% | 14.5% |
| State Revenue | 44.3% | 66.5% |
| Local Revenue | 43.6% | 19.0% |
Laurens-Marathon Comm School District
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Sioux City Comm School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Laurens-Marathon Comm School District | Sioux City Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.0% | 36.3% |
| African American | 2.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.1% | 40.0% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 7.5% | 2.7% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.3% | 51.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Laurens-Marathon Comm School District | Sioux City Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 25 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 245:1 | 525.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.0% | 29.3% |
School Types
Laurens-Marathon Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Sioux City Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.