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Spalding Park Elementary

4101 Stone Avenue, Sioux City, IA 51106Sioux City Comm School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
652
Students
Total enrolled
$13,834
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
12.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 652 students in grades PK–05 in Sioux City, Iowa.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,834 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
12.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Spalding Park Elementary is a large elementary in Sioux City, Iowa, serving grades PK–05 with 652 students. The district invests $13,834 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Spalding Park Elementary

652
Total Students
12.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
69%
Free Lunch
53
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution337 male · 315 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility69%
National avg 52% · 447 students
Student Composition
42%
32%
12%
Asian1%
White42%
Hispanic / Latino32%
Black12%
Multiracial7%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 192640002178

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,834Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,834
State avg
$17,386
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,087
Student Support$2,628
Administration$1,660
Operations$2,075
Other$1,383
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,834 spent per student, an estimated $6,129 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
66%
19%
State government
66.5%
Local (property tax)
19.0%
Federal programs
14.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Perry Creek Elementary SchoolMorningside ElementaryLiberty Elementary SchoolIrving Elementary School
+8 more
↓
Middle
North Middle SchoolEast Middle SchoolWest Middle School
↓
High School
North High SchoolEast High SchoolWest High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyWoodbury County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSioux City Comm School District →
Phone: (712)274-4043
NCES ID: 192640002178
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Sioux City seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Sioux City Comm School District
High
North High School
1,634 students · 09–12
● 52 opp64% FRL
High
East High School
1,495 students · 09–12
54% FRL
High
West High School
1,252 students · 09–12
● 48 opp76% FRL
Mid
North Middle School
1,224 students · 06–08
● 57 opp74% FRL
Mid
East Middle School
1,067 students · 06–08
65% FRL
Mid
West Middle School
864 students · 06–08
● 48 opp48% FRL
Elem
Perry Creek Elementary School
671 students · KG–05
● 52 opp54% FRL
Elem
Morningside Elementary
652 students · PK–05
68% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4101 Stone Avenue, Sioux City, IA 51106
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.