How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Liberty Elementary School | Loess Hills Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Sioux City, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 659 | 578 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.9:1 | 12.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.3% | 58.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Liberty Elementary School | Loess Hills Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,880 | $12,880 |
| District | Sioux City Community Schools | Sioux City Community Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Liberty Elementary School | Loess Hills Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11.8% | 25.3% |
| African American | 10.6% | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.9% | 47.9% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7.7% | 3.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 8.5% | 2.9% |
| Multiracial | 9.0% | 9.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Liberty Elementary School | Loess Hills Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 595:1 | 559:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.5% | 25.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 48 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.