Sioux Central Elementary School

Sioux Central Comm School District
4440 U.S. Hwy 71
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
241 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Sioux Central Elementary School is located in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, and serves as a foundational component of the Sioux Central Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares young students for academic success. By emphasizing both core curriculum standards and character development, the elementary school aims to cultivate a sense of community and school pride among its students, staff, and local families.

As part of the broader Sioux Central district, the elementary school benefits from a close-knit rural setting that prioritizes individualized attention and student engagement. The school leverages its resources to offer various learning opportunities that encourage curiosity and critical thinking. Through their website and ongoing communication, the school remains committed to keeping parents informed and involved, ensuring a collaborative partnership between home and the classroom to help every child reach their full potential.
241
Total Students
21.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    197 (81.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    32 (13.3 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Sioux Central Comm School District
Phone: (712)283-2571
Website: http://www.siouxcentral.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 241
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 86
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 50
Kindergarten 38
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 22
Grade 3 35
Grade 4 36
Grade 5 38
Gender Ratio