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So Sioux City Community Schools (2026) - Dakota City, NE

So Sioux City Community Schools

210 West 39th St
So Sioux City, NE 68776-0158
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

So Sioux City Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska 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 8 public schools serving 3,871 students in So Sioux City Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in So Sioux City Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
3,871 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
288 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

So Sioux City Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#222 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
53%
58%
33%
47%
47%
62%
80%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.58
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
67%
23%
% Black
10%
7%
% White
14%
61%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,810 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,252 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,810
$15,371
Spending / Student
$13,252
$16,674

Best So Sioux City Community Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dakota City Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Locust St
Dakota City, NE 68731
(402) 987-3363
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Harney Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Arbor Drive
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1446
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
820 E 29th Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1662
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 2nd Ave
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1917
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
South Sioux City Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3625 G Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3061
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
South Sioux High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 G St
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-2433
Gr: 9-12 | 1,193 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2116 A Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-4238
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
2300 C St
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3501
Gr: PK | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to So Sioux City Community Schools?
So Sioux City Community Schools manages 8 public schools serving 3,871 students.
What is the rank of So Sioux City Community Schools?
So Sioux City Community Schools is ranked #216 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (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 Nebraska 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 So Sioux City Community Schools?
67% of So Sioux City Community Schools students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of So Sioux City Community Schools?
So Sioux City Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is So Sioux City Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,252 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,871 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 80% (Top 20% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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