Sidney Elementary School

www.sidneyschools.org

241 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Sidney Elementary School, located at 1002 Illinois St. in Sidney, Iowa, serves as a cornerstone of the local community by providing foundational education for elementary-aged students. As part of the Sidney Community School District, the school is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that fosters academic growth, character development, and social responsibility. The faculty and staff strive to implement a curriculum that meets state educational standards while addressing the individual needs of their students, preparing them for future success in their middle and high school years.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the unique spirit of the Sidney area. By maintaining a student-centered approach, the school encourages collaboration between teachers, parents, and community members to create a well-rounded learning experience. Those seeking more detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, or administrative updates are encouraged to visit their official website at [sidneyschools.org](http://sidneyschools.org).

241

Total Students

15.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sidney Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	23
Black	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
206 (85.5%)
Hispanic
23 (9.5%)
Two or More
10 (4.1%)
Black
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sidney Comm School District
Phone:	(712)374-2647
Website:	http://www.sidneyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	241
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 30