Unity Elementary School

1901 Unity Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51105

www.siouxcityschools.com

521 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Unity Elementary School, located at 1901 Unity Avenue in Sioux City, Iowa, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Sioux City Community School District. The school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for future success. By fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, Unity Elementary aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a curriculum aligned with state standards and district-wide educational goals.

As part of the Sioux City Community School District, the school benefits from the resources and collaborative initiatives of a larger educational network designed to promote excellence and equity. The school maintains a focus on community engagement, encouraging strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to create a cohesive school culture. For those seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic programs, extracurricular activities, or district updates, the official website at [www.siouxcityschools.com](http://www.siouxcityschools.com) serves as the primary resource for the public.

521

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Unity Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	185
Black	40
Asian	8
Two or More	44
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	4

White
225 (43.2 %)
Hispanic
185 (35.5 %)
Two or More
44 (8.4 %)
Black
40 (7.7 %)
American Indian
15 (2.9 %)
Asian
8 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (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)279-6839
Website:	http://www.siouxcityschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	86

* 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 52

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 74