Enrollment
229
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sioux Rapids, IA
Sioux Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sioux Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190002301541
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sioux Central Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Sioux Rapids · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sioux Central Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sioux Central Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sioux Rapids, IA.
School address
District: Sioux Central Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190002301541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sioux Central Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sioux Central Elementary School
Sioux Central Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, enrolling 229 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.9:1, Sioux Central Elementary School is leaner than roughly 88% of Iowa schools and 26% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 229 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 332 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #22, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Sioux Central Comm School District also operates Sioux Central High School (255 students) and Sioux Central Middle School (155 students) alongside Sioux Central 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 Sioux Central Elementary School compares
Sioux Central 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 12% in Iowa - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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
White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Sioux Central Elementary School is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sioux Central Comm School District, which includes Sioux Central Elementary School.
$13,197
Per student
+3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.2%
State 33.9%
Federal 11.0%
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 Sioux Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sioux Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sioux Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~229 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sioux Central Elementary School
How many students attend Sioux Central Elementary School?
Sioux Central Elementary School has 229 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sioux Rapids, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sioux Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sioux Central Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sioux Central Elementary School?
21.6% of students at Sioux Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sioux Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sioux Central Elementary School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Sioux Rapids, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sioux Central Elementary School?
Sioux Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Sioux Central Elementary School rank among public schools in Sioux Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Sioux Central Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sioux Rapids, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sioux Rapids on the city page.
Is Sioux Central Elementary School a good school?
Sioux Central Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of 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 Central Comm School District?
Besides Sioux Central Elementary School, Sioux Central Comm School District also operates Sioux Central High School (255 students) and Sioux Central Middle School (155 students). See the Sioux Central Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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