Serving 683 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 60% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 683 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spalding Park Elementary serves the south part of Sioux City, IA, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spalding Park Elementary School's student population of 683 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
683 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spalding Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spalding Park Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#999 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
n/a
Hispanic
35%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
8%
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #999 out of 1,223 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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Spalding Park Elementary School?
683 students attend Spalding Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Spalding Park Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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