Enrollment
593
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 192640001934
Leeds Elementary School — Sioux City, IA
Federal NCES profile for Leeds Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Sioux City Comm School District · Iowa
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 15:1 Iowa avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leeds Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Leeds Elementary School reports 593 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% below the Iowa state mean of 15:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 58.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 60% above the Iowa average and 13% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 599 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sioux City Comm School District spends $13,518 per pupil district-wide, below the Iowa average of $17,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.0% from local sources (property taxes), 66.5% from the state, and 14.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Leeds Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Iowa state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 15:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 60% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 88% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 60% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
— 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Iowa — lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,518
per pupil, district-wide
— below Iowa avg of $17,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 599 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 593 Top 88% in Iowa — larger than 12% of 1,326 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 58.3% +60% vs state
NCES ID 192640001934
Student demographics
White 44.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 44.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 599:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.6%
In-school suspensions 34
Out-of-school suspensions 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sioux City Comm School District, which includes Leeds Elementary School.
$13,518
Per student
-21%
vs Iowa
Avg $17,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
Similar other schools in Sioux City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Spalding Park Elementary
Standard public school
683 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
659 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Morningside Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Bryant Elementary School
Standard public school
608 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Unity Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Hunt Elementary School
Standard public school
451 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Leeds Elementary School
How many students attend Leeds Elementary School?
Leeds Elementary School has 593 students enrolled. It is a other school in Sioux City, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leeds Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leeds Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Iowa average of 15:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leeds Elementary School?
58.3% of students at Leeds Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leeds Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Leeds Elementary School is White at 44.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Sioux City, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leeds Elementary School?
Leeds Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.