How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Ottumwa Comm School District | Sioux City Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ottumwa, Iowa | Sioux City, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 4,990 | 14,989 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 22 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.3:1 | 15:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Ottumwa Comm School District | Sioux City Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,380 | $13,518 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.4% | 14.5% |
| State Revenue | 63.3% | 66.5% |
| Local Revenue | 19.3% | 19.0% |
Ottumwa Comm 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 | Ottumwa Comm School District | Sioux City Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.4% | 36.3% |
| African American | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.6% | 40.0% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 12.0% | 2.7% |
| Multiracial | 1.8% | 6.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.7% | 51.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Ottumwa Comm School District | Sioux City Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 25 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 333.1:1 | 525.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.7% | 29.3% |
School Types
Ottumwa 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.