Unity Elementary School

1901 Unity Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Unity Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Unity Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Unity Elementary School's student population of 501 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
501 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Unity Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Unity Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
#1054 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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50%
64%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Unity Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
52%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
36%
12%
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Black
6%
7%
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White
45%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Unity Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Unity Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unity Elementary School's ranking?
Unity Elementary School is ranked #1054 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Unity Elementary School?
501 students attend Unity Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Unity Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Unity Elementary School?
Unity Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Unity Elementary School offer ?
Unity Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Unity Elementary School part of?
Unity Elementary School is part of Sioux City Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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