Serving 661 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spalding Park 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 59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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: 661 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spalding Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Spalding Park Elementary School's student population of 661 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
661 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spalding Park 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 Spalding Park Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#957 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
32%
12%
Black
11%
7%
White
45%
73%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spalding Park Elementary School's ranking?
Spalding Park Elementary School is ranked #957 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?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Spalding Park Elementary School?
661 students attend Spalding Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Spalding Park Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spalding Park Elementary School?
Spalding Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spalding Park Elementary School offer ?
Spalding Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spalding Park Elementary School part of?
Spalding Park Elementary School is part of Sioux City Comm School District.
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