COVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS school district, located in SO SIOUX CITY, NE with about 362 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, COVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

COVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 2116 A Street in South Sioux City, Nebraska, serves as a primary educational pillar within the South Sioux City Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in their early formative years. The campus emphasizes a student-centered approach, aiming to prepare children not only for their future academic endeavors but also to develop them into responsible, engaged members of the local community.

The school is known for navigating the diverse needs of the South Sioux City population, offering a curriculum designed to promote literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. By integrating modern educational practices with a commitment to individual student success, Covington Elementary strives to create a safe and welcoming space where students from various backgrounds can thrive. Through collaboration between dedicated faculty, staff, and families, the school works to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to meet state standards and achieve their personal potential.

For more information, contact COVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (402) 494-4238 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2116 A STREET
SO SIOUX CITY, NE 68776-3028
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COVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SO SIOUX CITY, NE with about 362 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
362
Teachers:
31.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 362 students

Hispanic/Latino
68.0%
White
16.6%
Black or African American
9.7%
Two or more races
3.0%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
53.9%
Male
46.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.