Riverside Elementary School

www.siouxcityschools.org

244 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Riverside Elementary School, located at 2303 Riverside Blvd in Sioux City, Iowa, is a key component of the Sioux City Community School District. The school serves the local Riverside neighborhood, emphasizing a foundational approach to education that prepares students for success in their transition to middle and high school. As part of a larger district-wide network, the school benefits from established curriculum standards, dedicated faculty, and a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that caters to the diverse needs of its student population.

The school is deeply integrated into the Sioux City community, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and consistent student engagement. By utilizing the resources provided by the Sioux City Community School District, Riverside Elementary offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to enhance the traditional classroom experience. Families interested in learning more about specific academic programs, upcoming school events, or enrollment procedures can visit the official district website at [www.siouxcityschools.org](http://www.siouxcityschools.org).

244

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	80
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	25
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

White
123 (50.4 %)
Hispanic
80 (32.8 %)
Two or More
25 (10.2 %)
Black
6 (2.5 %)
American Indian
6 (2.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sioux City Comm School District
Phone:	(712)279-6811
Website:	http://www.siouxcityschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 31

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 37