Serving 483 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 52% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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: 483 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Unity Elementary School serves the eastern part of the Sioux City, IA school district, covering an area of approximately 12.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Unity Elementary School's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
483 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Unity 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 Unity Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#1111 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-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 Unity Elementary School's ranking?
Unity Elementary School is ranked #1111 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?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Unity Elementary School?
483 students attend Unity Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Unity Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Unity Elementary School?
Unity Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Unity Elementary School part of?
Unity Elementary School is part of Sioux City Comm School District.
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