Enrollment
249
Elementary
DISTRICT 455 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SIOUX CITY COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 192640001521
Nodland Elementary School
5000 Mayhew Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106 · (712) 274-4044 · Woodbury County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL249 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.8:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
26%
64 students
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 91 | 37% |
| Grade 1 | 78 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 80 | 32% |
Student demographics
52%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 48% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Nodland Elementary School→Sunnyside Elementary School
Based on grade levels within Sioux City Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Nodland Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nodland Elementary School this school | 249 | 25.7% | N/A |
| Eisenhower Elementary School Ottumwa | 248 | 29.4% | 74.4% |
| Downtown School Des Moines | 197 | 21.3% | 78.3% |
| Mulberry Elementary School Muscatine | 293 | 31.7% | 73.6% |
| Sunnyside Elementary School Sioux City | 244 | 34.8% | 85.9% |
| Oak Hill Elementary Tiffin | 173 | 30.6% | N/A |
Matched among Iowa elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Nodland Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa | In Woodbury County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 249 | #481 of 705 | #16 of 20 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.9:1 | #337 of 561 | #14 of 18 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 51.6% | #204 of 561 | #13 of 18 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 25.7% | #546 of 666 | #17 of 18 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +9.2% | #93 of 168 | #3 of 7 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
249
-7 (-3%) vs 2020
-11% since 1990-91, when it was 281
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
was 17.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 249 | 17.9 | 13.9:1 | 26% (64) |
| 2023-24 | 256 | 15.7 | 16.3:1 | 38% (96) |
| 2022-23 | 281 | 14.5 | 19.3:1 | 38% (106) |
| 2020-21 | 256 | 15 | 17.1:1 | 30% (78) |
| 2017-18 | 228 | 13 | 17.6:1 | 25% (56) |
| 2015-16 | 245 | 15 | 16.3:1 | 25% (61) |
| 2010-11 | 249 | 16 | 15.6:1 | 23% (58) |
| 2000-01 | 218 | 14 | 15.6:1 | 5% (11) |
| 1990-91 | 281 | 15 | 18.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Nodland Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 9% (228 to 249); teachers up 38% (13 to 17.9).
About Nodland Elementary School
Nodland Elementary School is a small elementary school in Sioux City, Iowa, one of the schools in Sioux City Comm School District. Enrollment stands at 249 students, covering kindergarten through 2. The school is 23% below the average for elementary schools in Iowa.
Nodland Elementary School sits within Sioux City Comm School District, which has 21 schools and 14,189 students.
The student body at Nodland Elementary School is 67% White. It is also 17% Hispanic, 7% Black, 6% multiracial, and 2% Asian. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 52, compared with 70 nationally.
There are about 13.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher at Nodland Elementary School, which has 17.9. That is in line with the 13.7:1 average for elementary schools in Iowa. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at Nodland Elementary School is about 26%. The rate at public schools in Woodbury County averages 60%, higher than here.
The school's county is Woodbury County. According to Census Bureau estimates, the median household earns about $73,658 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 24% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 11%. Nodland Elementary School shares Woodbury County with 36 other public schools.
East High School is the nearest public school to Nodland Elementary School, about 0.2 miles away. Within five miles of Nodland Elementary School, there are at least 8 other public schools.
In the federal locale system, Nodland Elementary School is coded City: Small, for schools inside a principal city with a population under 100,000.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, Nodland Elementary School had a net loss of 7 students, or 3%. The number of students per teacher dropped from 17.1 to 13.9 over 4 years.
People can post here about homework, tutoring, and testing dates and other school topics. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Woodbury County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
106,247
Census ACS
Median income
$73,658
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
37
18,210 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Sioux City Comm School District
- North High SchoolHigh · 1,529 students
- East High SchoolHigh · 1,495 students
- West High SchoolHigh · 1,308 students
- North Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,136 students
- East Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,076 students
- West Middle SchoolMiddle · 826 students
Other schools in Sioux City
- North High SchoolHigh · 1,529 students
- East High SchoolHigh · 1,495 students
- West High SchoolHigh · 1,308 students
- North Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,136 students
- East Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,076 students
- West Middle SchoolMiddle · 826 students
Nearby schools
- East High School0.2 mi · 1,495
- East Middle School0.6 mi · 1,076
- Sunnyside Elementary School0.8 mi · 244
- Morningside Elementary1.4 mi · 645
- Spalding Park Elementary2.2 mi · 683
- CARDINAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL3.3 mi · 424
Frequently asked questions
About Nodland Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Nodland Elementary School?
Nodland Elementary School enrolls approximately 249 students in grades KG-02.
What age range does Nodland Elementary School serve?
Nodland Elementary School serves students from grade KG through grade 02.
How many teachers does Nodland Elementary School have?
Nodland Elementary School employs 18 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.
How diverse is Nodland Elementary School?
Nodland Elementary School reports a student body of 67% White, 17% Hispanic, 7% Black, 2% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Nodland Elementary School?
Nodland Elementary School is overseen by Sioux City Comm School District in Woodbury County.
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