Spalding Park Elementary

www.siouxcityschools.com

652 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Spalding Park Elementary, located at 4101 Stone Avenue in Sioux City, Iowa, is a public school operating under the Sioux City Community School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong foundational skills for its diverse student body. By focusing on a student-centered approach, the faculty and staff aim to prepare children for lifelong learning and success as active members of their community.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district framework, which provides access to shared resources, specialized educational programs, and comprehensive support services. Families interested in specific curriculum details, enrollment information, or upcoming school events can visit the district’s website at [siouxcityschools.com](http://siouxcityschools.com). Through collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and the broader Sioux City community, Spalding Park Elementary strives to maintain a safe and supportive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

652

Total Students

53.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spalding Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	208
Black	75
Asian	4
Two or More	45
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	28

White
276 (42.3 %)
Hispanic
208 (31.9 %)
Black
75 (11.5 %)
Two or More
45 (6.9 %)
Pacific Islander
28 (4.3 %)
American Indian
16 (2.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)

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)274-4043
Website:	http://www.siouxcityschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	357
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* 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 33

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 100