How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Sioux City Comm School District | Waco Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sioux City, Iowa | Wayland, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 14,989 | 505 |
| Number of Schools | 22 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 12.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Sioux City Comm School District | Waco Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,518 | $16,637 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.5% | 14.4% |
| State Revenue | 66.5% | 45.4% |
| Local Revenue | 19.0% | 40.3% |
Sioux City Comm School District
Federal State Local
Waco Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Sioux City Comm School District | Waco Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.3% | 89.3% |
| African American | 10.2% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.0% | 7.3% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.1% | 43.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Sioux City Comm School District | Waco Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 25 | — |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 525.6:1 | 279:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.3% | 19.4% |
School Types
Sioux City Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Waco 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.