Nodland Elementary School

5000 Mayhew Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Nodland Elementary School serves 249 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 249 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Nodland Elementary School serves the southeast part of Sioux City, IA, covering an area of approximately 6.2 square miles. Families within this zone can expect to drive 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance area located about 2.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Nodland Elementary School's student population of 249 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Nodland Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
7%
7%
White
67%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
33%
0.52
(22-23)
10.4%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Nodland Elementary School?
249 students attend Nodland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Nodland Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nodland Elementary School?
Nodland Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nodland Elementary School offer ?
Nodland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nodland Elementary School part of?
Nodland Elementary School is part of Sioux City Comm School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 249 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Nodland Elementary School serves the southeast part of Sioux City, IA, covering an area of approximately 6.2 square miles. Families within this zone can expect to drive 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance area located about 2.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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