Loess Hills Elementary

1717 CASSELMAN STREET
SIOUX CITY, IA 51103

www.siouxcityschools.org

589 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Loess Hills Elementary, located at 1717 Casselman Street in Sioux City, Iowa, is a public school operating under the Sioux City Community School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a larger urban school district, Loess Hills focuses on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where children from diverse backgrounds can engage in a curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing them for future success in middle school and beyond.

The school integrates community resources and technology to enhance the learning experience, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere between students, staff, and families. By maintaining a connection with the broader Sioux City Community School District, Loess Hills Elementary leverages district-wide initiatives and educational tools to ensure that students have access to comprehensive programs. Whether through classroom instruction or extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to cultivate a sense of school spirit and academic excellence within the local neighborhood.

589

Total Students

41.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Loess Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	266
Black	37
Asian	12
Two or More	60
American Indian	29
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
266 (45.2 %)
White
173 (29.4 %)
Two or More
60 (10.2 %)
Black
37 (6.3 %)
American Indian
29 (4.9 %)
Asian
12 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (2.0 %)

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)279-6843
Website:	http://www.siouxcityschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	335
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* 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 35

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 97