At a glance
Reported students
578
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
621.5
Loess Hills Elementary: 578 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 559
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41.44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Loess Hills Elementary
Loess Hills Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Sioux City. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Sioux City Comm School District. NCES reports 578 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, close to the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (47.9%) and White (25.3%). English learners represent 21.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Loess Hills Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.3%
- Hispanic47.9%
- Black8.3%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.9%
- Multiracial9.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sioux City Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Leeds Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
593 reported students
Irving Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
605 reported students
Bryant Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
608 reported students
Perry Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
635 reported students
Morningside Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
645 reported students
Liberty Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
659 reported students
Public schools near Loess Hills Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Elementary School Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | PK–05 | 659 | 0.9 mi |
| Hunt Elementary School Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | KG–05 | 451 | 1.3 mi |
| Riverside Elementary School Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | PK–05 | 227 | 1.7 mi |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch Elementary · So Sioux City Community Schs | PK–05 | 253 | 2.3 mi |
| Perry Creek Elementary School Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | KG–05 | 635 | 2.3 mi |
| Bryant Elementary School Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | PK–05 | 608 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Loess Hills Elementary
What grades does Loess Hills Elementary serve?
Loess Hills Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sioux City Comm School District.
How many students attend Loess Hills Elementary?
Loess Hills Elementary reported 578 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 559 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Loess Hills Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 578 students and 45.19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Loess Hills Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Loess Hills Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sioux City Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Loess Hills Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Loess Hills Elementary in?
Loess Hills Elementary is part of Sioux City Comm School District, based in Sioux City, IA, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Loess Hills Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Liberty Elementary School (0.9 mi), Hunt Elementary School (1.3 mi), Riverside Elementary School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.