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#704 of 1,280 schools in IA
Loess Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Sioux City Comm School District · Sioux City, IA
A Sioux City Comm School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1717 CASSELMAN STREET, Sioux City, IA 51103
- Math 67% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Loess Hills Elementary score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Loess Hills Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,903/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sioux City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,212
Median home value
$124,400
Median rent
$887/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 632 | Compare → |
| Hunt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Bishop Heelan Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,447 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sioux City Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #9 of 20
- District spending per student
- $13,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Loess Hills Elementary is listed in Sioux City Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Loess Hills Elementary
Loess Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Sioux City, IA, part of Sioux City Comm School District, serving approximately 585 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #704 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Loess Hills Elementary
What grades does Loess Hills Elementary serve?
Loess Hills Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Loess Hills Elementary?
Loess Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 585 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loess Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Loess Hills Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Loess Hills Elementary rank in IA?
Loess Hills Elementary ranks #704 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Loess Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Loess Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Loess Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Loess Hills Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Loess Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Loess Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Loess Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Loess Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Loess Hills Elementary?
71.1% of students at Loess Hills Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 585
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Woodbury County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (712) 279-6843
- Area population (ZIP 51103)
- 17,145
- Area average commute
- 17.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 51103; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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