Sigourney Elementary

Sigourney Comm School District
509 S. Jefferson
Sigourney, IA 52591
323 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Sigourney Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located at 509 S. Jefferson in Sigourney, Iowa. As a central part of the Sigourney Community School District, the school serves the local youth of Keokuk County, fostering an academic environment dedicated to foundational learning and community development. The school prides itself on being an integral hub for families in the area, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where students can develop their social and educational skills in a close-knit, small-town setting.

The school's operations and curriculum are managed under the umbrella of the Sigourney Community School District, which maintains a commitment to preparing students for future success through a balance of core academic subjects and extracurricular opportunities. For community members, parents, and prospective families, the school provides consistent communication and resources via its district website at http://www.sigourney.k12.ia.us. Through this platform, stakeholders can access important information regarding school calendars, district policies, and ongoing initiatives aimed at promoting academic excellence within the Sigourney community.
323
Total Students
20.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    299 (92.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (3.7 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.9 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Sigourney Comm School District
Phone: (641)622-2350
Website: http://www.sigourney.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 103
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 36
Kindergarten 38
Grade 1 44
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 41
Grade 4 39
Grade 5 50
Grade 6 36
Gender Ratio