Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Loess Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Loess Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Loess Hills Elementary School's student population of 578 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
578 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
2020
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
School Rankings
Loess Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Loess Hills Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#815 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
48%
14%
Black
8%
7%
White
25%
70%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Loess Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Loess Hills Elementary School is ranked #815 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Loess Hills Elementary School?
578 students attend Loess Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Loess Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Loess Hills Elementary School?
Loess Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Loess Hills Elementary School offer ?
Loess Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Loess Hills Elementary School part of?
Loess Hills Elementary School is part of Sioux City Comm School District.
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