- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sioux City, IA
Perry Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Perry Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192640002237
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry Creek Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Sioux City · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Creek Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Sioux City, IA.
School address
District: Sioux City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192640002237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Perry Creek Elementary School shrank from 671 students in 2022-23 to 632 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 192640002237 · Sioux City, IA Elementary · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 16.3:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,529 students)
Perry Creek Elementary School shrank from 671 students in 2022-23 to 632 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Perry Creek 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
Perry Creek Elementary School
635 students
What this shows Perry Creek Elementary School reports 635 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry Creek Elementary School compares
Perry Creek 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▲ 24% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 80% in Iowa - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 635 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Perry Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Perry Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry Creek 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 elementary schools in Sioux City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~635 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perry Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Perry Creek Elementary School?
Perry Creek Elementary School has 635 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sioux City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Creek Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perry Creek Elementary School?
45.0% of students at Perry Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Perry Creek Elementary School is White at 49.6% of enrollment, in Sioux City, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry Creek Elementary School?
Perry Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Perry Creek Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Sioux City?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Creek Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Sioux City on the city page.
What other schools are in Sioux City Comm School District?
Besides Perry Creek 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.