Enrollment
451
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sioux City, IA
Hunt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hunt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192640001513
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hunt Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #3 of 11
- schools in Sioux City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hunt Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hunt Elementary School ranks #3 of 11 schools in Sioux City, IA.
School address
District: Sioux City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192640001513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+107% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hunt Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hunt Elementary School
Hunt Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Sioux City, Iowa, enrolling 451 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 75.5% of students qualify for free meals, 107% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 451 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 77 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and African American (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 451 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Sioux City's public schools, it stands alongside Spalding Park Elementary (683 students): Hunt Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 12.9:1).
Sioux City Comm School District also operates North High School (1,529 students) and East High School (1,495 students) alongside Hunt Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hunt Elementary School compares
Hunt Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 107% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 107% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Iowa - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.6%
African American 14.6%
White 11.3%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.0%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Hunt Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sioux City Comm School District, which includes Hunt Elementary School.
$11,941
Per student
-7%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.0%
State 66.5%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hunt Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hunt Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Sioux City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Spalding Park Elementary
Standard public school
683 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
659 students 14:1 students per teacher
Morningside Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 14:1 students per teacher
Bryant Elementary School
Standard public school
608 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Leeds Elementary School
Standard public school
593 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Unity Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~451 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hunt Elementary School
How many students attend Hunt Elementary School?
Hunt Elementary School has 451 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sioux City, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunt Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hunt Elementary School?
75.5% of students at Hunt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hunt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hunt Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.6% of enrollment, in Sioux City, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hunt Elementary School?
Hunt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hunt Elementary School rank among schools in Sioux City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hunt Elementary School ranks #3 of 11 schools in Sioux City, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sioux City on the city page.
Is Hunt Elementary School a good school?
Hunt Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sioux City Comm School District?
Besides Hunt Elementary School, Sioux City Comm School District also operates North High School (1,529 students), East High School (1,495 students), and West High School (1,308 students). See the Sioux City Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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