Smith Elementary School serves 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
354 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
49%
13%
Black
7%
7%
White
33%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sioux City Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Smith Elementary School?
354 students attend Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Smith Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Smith Elementary School?
Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Smith Elementary School offer ?
Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Smith Elementary School part of?
Smith Elementary School is part of Sioux City Community School District.
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