Sioux City Comm School District

627 4th St
Sioux City, IA 51101
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Sioux City Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 14,189 students in Sioux City Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Sioux City Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
21 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
14,189 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
961 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sioux City Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#305 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
57%
68%
59%
70%
53%
63%
88%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.48
% American Indian
3%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
40%
14%
% Black
9%
7%
% White
37%
70%
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,835 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,329 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$211 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$189 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,835
$16,592
Spending / Student
$13,329
$16,163

Best Sioux City Comm School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2700 S Maple St
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4047
Gr: 3-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Clark Early Childhood Center
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4315 Hamilton Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 239-7030
Gr: PK | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Perry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3601 Country Club Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-6836
Gr: K-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
East Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5401 Lorraine Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4030
Gr: 6-8 | 1,076 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2220 Nash
Sioux City, IA 51109
(712) 279-6811
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Loess Hills Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1717 Casselman Street
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6843
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Leeds Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3919 Jefferson St
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 239-7034
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3601 Bushnell Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
East High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 S. Cypress St.
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,495 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Spalding Park Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 Stone Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043
Gr: PK-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3040 Jones Street
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-6819
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1212.
Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1114 W. 27th St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6833
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
West Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 W 19th St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6813
Gr: 6-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1414.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1623 Rebecca Street
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6845
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1515.
North Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Outer Dr N
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 279-6804
Gr: 6-8 | 1,136 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1616.
North High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 Cheyenne
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 239-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,529 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1717.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Unity Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6839
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1818.
West High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Casselman
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6772
Gr: 9-12 | 1,308 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Floyd Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6834
Gr: K-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Irving Preschool
710 Iowa St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 293-0436
Gr: PK | 84 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
5000 Mayhew Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4044
Gr: K-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sioux City Comm School District?
Sioux City Comm School District manages 21 public schools serving 14,189 students.
What is the rank of Sioux City Comm School District?
Sioux City Comm School District is ranked #304 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux City Comm School District?
40% of Sioux City Comm School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sioux City Comm School District?
Sioux City Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Sioux City Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,329 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 21 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 14,189 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 88% (Top 20% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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