- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sioux City, IA
Nodland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nodland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192640001521
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nodland Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Iowa schools.
- #4 of 11
- schools in Sioux City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Nodland Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nodland Elementary School ranks #4 of 11 schools in Sioux City, IA.
School address
District: Sioux City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192640001521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Nodland Elementary School shrank from 281 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 192640001521 · Sioux City, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 17.8:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,529 students)
Nodland Elementary School shrank from 281 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Nodland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High Sch
North High School
1,529 students
- East High Scho
East High School
1,495 students
- West High Scho
West High School
1,308 students
- North Middle S
North Middle School
1,136 students
- East Middle Sc
East Middle School
1,076 students
- This school 249
Nodland Elementary School
249 students
What this shows Nodland Elementary School reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nodland Elementary School compares
Nodland Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 11% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 88% in Iowa - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,880
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Nodland Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Sioux City Comm School District reports $12,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nodland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nodland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~249 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nodland Elementary School
How many students attend Nodland Elementary School?
Nodland Elementary School has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sioux City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nodland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nodland Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nodland Elementary School?
32.4% of students at Nodland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nodland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nodland Elementary School is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Sioux City, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nodland Elementary School?
Nodland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nodland Elementary School rank among schools in Sioux City?
By Resource Investment Index, Nodland Elementary School ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Sioux City Comm School District?
Besides Nodland 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.