- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Sioux Central Elementary School held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 190002301541 · Sioux Rapids, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 10.9:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Sioux Central High School (255 students)
Sioux Central Elementary School held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Sioux Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sioux Central
Sioux Central High School
255 students
- This school
Sioux Central Elementary School
229 students
- Sioux Central
Sioux Central Middle School
155 students
What this shows Sioux Central Elementary School reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sioux Central Elementary School compares
Sioux Central Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,034
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Sioux Central Comm School District reports $14,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~229 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.