Sunnyside Elementary School

www.siouxcityschools.org

244 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Sunnyside Elementary School, located at 2700 S. Maple St. in Sioux City, Iowa, is a public institution operating under the Sioux City Community School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential literacy and numeracy skills. The school is committed to preparing its young learners for success in higher grade levels through a supportive classroom environment and a structured curriculum.

As part of the broader Sioux City Community School District, Sunnyside Elementary benefits from district-wide resources, including technology integration and specialized student services designed to meet varied learning needs. The school prioritizes family and community engagement, encouraging parent involvement to foster a collaborative educational culture. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding academic calendars, district policies, or specific school programs, the official website (siouxcityschools.org) serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and resources.

244

Total Students

14.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunnyside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	38
Black	14
Asian	7
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

White
162 (66.4%)
Hispanic
38 (15.6%)
Two or More
21 (8.6%)
Black
14 (5.7%)
Asian
7 (2.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sioux City Comm School District
Phone:	(712)274-4047
Website:	http://www.siouxcityschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 80