Leeds Elementary School

www.siouxcityschools.org

606 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Leeds Elementary School, located at 3919 Jefferson St in Sioux City, Iowa, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Sioux City Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the foundational academic and social development of its students in grades PK through 5. The school emphasizes student achievement, personal growth, and building strong relationships between staff, families, and the surrounding neighborhood.

As part of the broader Sioux City school system, Leeds Elementary benefits from the district's commitment to equitable education and modern instructional practices. The school provides a diverse range of programs designed to meet the unique needs of its student population, aiming to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond. For families looking for specific information regarding curriculum, school policies, or enrollment, the official district website at [siouxcityschools.org](http://www.siouxcityschools.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and school-specific communications.

606

Total Students

43.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leeds Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	189
Black	55
Asian	13
Two or More	46
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	2

White
290 (47.9 %)
Hispanic
189 (31.2 %)
Black
55 (9.1 %)
Two or More
46 (7.6 %)
Asian
13 (2.1 %)
American Indian
11 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)239-7034
Website:	http://www.siouxcityschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	411
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 32

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 90