Sidney Comm School District

Sidney, Iowa — 3 schools

512
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$25,650
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Sidney Comm School District operates 3 public schools serving 512 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Iowa. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 438 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Fremont County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $25,650 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 49.9% local, 40.7% state, and 9.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $81,670 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 71/100, ranked #49 of 303 in Iowa against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 711.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.9% White, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% African American across the district's schools.

Sidney Elementary School accounts for 55.0% of all Sidney Comm School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Sidney Comm School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Sidney Comm School District school enrollment varies 241× across entities

Sidney Comm School District school enrollment ranges from 1 students (lowest) to 241 students (highest), a spread of 240 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Sidney Comm School District student-counselor ratio is 711:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Sidney Comm School District chronic absenteeism rate is 17.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Sidney Comm School District is typically wider than the Sidney Comm School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.4%
Federal
40.7%
State
49.9%
Local

Funding Equity

71
Equity Score
49 / 303
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Fremont County county, where this district is located.

$682
Studio/mo
$708
1 BR/mo
$919
2 BR/mo
$1,278
3 BR/mo
$1,379
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$81,670
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Sidney Comm School District.

White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Multiracial 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

711.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Sidney Comm School District

School Enrollment
Sidney Elementary School
241
Sidney High School
196
Sidney Virtual Sac School
1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sidney Comm School District?

Sidney Comm School District has 3 schools, including 3 other. Total enrollment is 512 students.

How much does Sidney Comm School District spend per student?

Sidney Comm School District spends $25,650 per student. The district has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #49 in Iowa.

What is the average teacher salary in Sidney Comm School District?

The average teacher salary in Sidney Comm School District is $81,670 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Sidney Comm School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Fremont County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Sidney Comm School District?

Sidney Comm School District students are 91.9% White, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Sidney Comm School District?

Sidney Comm School District has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #49 out of 303 districts in Iowa. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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