Storm Lake Elementary

www.slcsd.org

822 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Storm Lake Elementary School, located at 1810 Hyland Drive in Storm Lake, Iowa, serves as a cornerstone of the Storm Lake Community School District. As a primary educational facility in a notably diverse community, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing an inclusive learning environment that supports students from a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. The school focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, ensuring that its young learners are well-prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The institution emphasizes community engagement and academic excellence, working closely with families and local stakeholders to foster student success. By leveraging the resources of the broader Storm Lake Community School District, the elementary school aims to implement modern instructional strategies that cater to the unique needs of its student population. Those interested in learning more about the school’s curriculum, staff, or district-wide initiatives can visit their official website at [http://www.slcsd.org](http://www.slcsd.org).

822

Total Students

50.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Storm Lake Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	456
Black	39
Asian	112
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	110

Hispanic
456 (55.5%)
Asian
112 (13.6%)
Pacific Islander
110 (13.4%)
White
86 (10.5%)
Black
39 (4.7%)
Two or More
18 (2.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Storm Lake Comm School District
Phone:	(712)732-8074
Website:	http://www.slcsd.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	822
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	531
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	89

* 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 2 204

Grade 3 175

Grade 4 227

Grade 5 216