At a glance
Reported students
483
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
621.5
Unity Elementary School: 483 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
12.5:1 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
- 455
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38.26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about Unity Elementary School
Unity Elementary School 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 483 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 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, 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 (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.2%). English learners represent 20% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18%. 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 Unity Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.67 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
- 20%
- Students with disabilities
- 18%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.3%
- 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
- White41%
- Hispanic35.2%
- Black9.3%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.1%
- Multiracial8.1%
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.
Hunt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
451 reported students
Loess Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
578 reported students
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
Public schools near Unity Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irving Elementary School Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | KG–05 | 605 | 1.5 mi |
| Bryant Elementary School Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | PK–05 | 608 | 1.8 mi |
| Leeds Elementary School Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | PK–05 | 593 | 1.9 mi |
| Spalding Park Elementary Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | PK–05 | 683 | 2.2 mi |
| Perry Creek Elementary School Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | KG–05 | 635 | 2.7 mi |
| Hunt Elementary School Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | KG–05 | 451 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Unity Elementary School
What grades does Unity Elementary School serve?
Unity Elementary School 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 Unity Elementary School?
Unity Elementary School reported 483 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 455 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Unity Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 483 students and 38.67 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 Unity Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Unity Elementary School 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 Unity Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.3% 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 Unity Elementary School in?
Unity Elementary School 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 Unity Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Irving Elementary School (1.5 mi), Bryant Elementary School (1.8 mi), Leeds Elementary School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.