How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Marion Independent School District | Sioux City Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Marion, Iowa | Sioux City, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 2,229 | 14,989 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 22 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 15:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Marion Independent School District | Sioux City Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,209 | $13,518 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.2% | 14.5% |
| State Revenue | 43.1% | 66.5% |
| Local Revenue | 47.7% | 19.0% |
Marion Independent School District
Federal State Local
Sioux City Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Marion Independent School District | Sioux City Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.1% | 36.3% |
| African American | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.6% | 40.0% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Multiracial | 9.0% | 6.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.2% | 51.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Marion Independent School District | Sioux City Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 25 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 302.8:1 | 525.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.0% | 29.3% |
School Types
Marion Independent 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.