Very Good
#269 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 21% in state
Sidney Elementary School
Elementary School · Sidney Comm School District · Sidney, IA
A Sidney Comm School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 609 1004 Illinois St, Sidney, IA 51652
- Math 87% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Sidney Elementary School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.7%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sidney Elementary School 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated822/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,600
Median home value
$140,900
Median rent
$733/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51652; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Virtual Sac SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 4 | 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.
Sidney Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,639NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sidney Elementary School is listed in Sidney Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sidney Elementary School
Sidney Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sidney, IA, part of Sidney Comm School District, serving approximately 268 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #269 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sidney Elementary School
What grades does Sidney Elementary School serve?
Sidney Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Sidney Elementary School?
Sidney Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sidney Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sidney Elementary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sidney Elementary School rank in IA?
Sidney Elementary School ranks #269 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Sidney Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sidney Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Sidney Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sidney Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sidney Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sidney Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sidney Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sidney Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sidney Elementary School?
53.7% of students at Sidney Elementary School 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 268
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Fremont County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (712) 374-2647
- Area population (ZIP 51652)
- 1,551
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 51652; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.