Sioux City School District

The Sioux City School District is located in Sioux City, IA and includes 10 schools that serve 13,835 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Sioux City School District spends $8,011 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 68% on instruction, 28% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Sioux City School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Sioux City School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Sioux City School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Sioux City School District serves 16% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.