Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Sibley, IA school district, encompassing approximately 234.8 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest boundary located about 14.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School's student population of 308 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
308 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Motto
At Sibley-Ocheyedan Schools, we build partnerships to challenge minds, to invest in community, and to embrace life.
School Rankings
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#217 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
63%
70%
Hawaiian
10%
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School's ranking?
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School is ranked #217 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School?
308 students attend Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School?
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School offer ?
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School part of?
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School is part of Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District.
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