At a glance
Reported students
683
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.77
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
621.5
Spalding Park Elementary: 683 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
13.7:1 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
- 627
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45.45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Spalding Park Elementary
Spalding Park 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 683 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 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, 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 White (36.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.3%). English learners represent 18% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. 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 Spalding Park Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.77 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
- 18%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.7%
- 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
- White36.6%
- Hispanic35.3%
- Black10.1%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander8.2%
- Multiracial7%
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.
Liberty Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
659 reported students
Morningside Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
645 reported students
Perry Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
635 reported students
Bryant Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
608 reported students
Irving Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
605 reported students
Leeds Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
593 reported students
Public schools near Spalding Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morningside Elementary Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | PK–05 | 645 | 1.1 mi |
| Sunnyside Elementary School Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | 03–05 | 244 | 1.5 mi |
| Unity Elementary School Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | PK–05 | 483 | 2.2 mi |
| Nodland Elementary School Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | KG–02 | 249 | 2.2 mi |
| Harney Elementary School Elementary · So Sioux City Community Schs | PK–05 | 328 | 2.3 mi |
| Irving Elementary School Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | KG–05 | 605 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Spalding Park Elementary
What grades does Spalding Park Elementary serve?
Spalding Park 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 Spalding Park Elementary?
Spalding Park Elementary reported 683 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 627 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Spalding Park Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 683 students and 49.77 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 Spalding Park Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Spalding Park 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 Spalding Park Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.7% 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 Spalding Park Elementary in?
Spalding Park 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 Spalding Park Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Morningside Elementary (1.1 mi), Sunnyside Elementary School (1.5 mi), Unity Elementary School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.