Is Sidney Elementary School a good school?

Sidney Elementary School ranks 272 nd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sidney Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 268 students attended Sidney Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Sidney Elementary School?

Students at Sidney Elementary School are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Sidney Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sidney Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Sidney High School

Sidney Elementary School in Sidney IA

Performance Trends

Compare Details Sidney Elementary School ranks better than 51.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.66. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.6%), Hispanic (7.5%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sidney Elementary School is 17.6. (See more...)

Compare Sidney Elementary School employs 15.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sidney Elementary School is $14,138.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sidney Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sidney Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sidney Community School District 126^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sidney Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	45.87	417^th	626	33.4%
2013	66.77	192^nd	624	69.2%
2014	62.95	250^th	603	58.5%
2015	50.66	383^rd	616	37.8%
2016	59.93	281^st	599	53.1%
2017	51.92	342^nd	574	40.4%
2018	48.66	346^th	567	39.0%
2019	54.79	301^st	603	50.1%
2021	54.77	288^th	567	49.2%
2022	64.90	213^th	574	62.9%
2023	60.95	235^th	565	58.4%
2024	57.66	272^nd	557	51.2%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sidney Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	268	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
1989	231	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
1990	223	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
1991	235	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	240
1992	263	0	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	278
1993	224	0	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
1994	215	0	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
1995	230	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
1996	230	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
1997	216	1	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	223
1998	212	2	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
1999	239	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
2000	246	0	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	-13	241
2001	221	2	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
2002	203	2	1	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	217
2003	203	2	1	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	217
2004	193	2	1	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	206
2005	186	2	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	197
2006	207	2	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	216
2007	208	6	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	218
2008	191	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
2009	199	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
2010	173	0	1	6	0	0	2	0	182
2011	178	0	0	7	0	0	6	0	191
2012	176	0	0	8	0	0	3	0	187
2013	175	0	0	9	0	0	4	0	188
2014	192	1	0	10	0	0	6	0	209
2015	185	1	0	13	0	0	5	0	204
2016	213	1	0	15	0	0	7	0	236
2017	232	2	0	15	0	0	5	0	254
2018	240	2	0	15	0	0	7	0	264
2019	251	0	0	12	0	0	8	0	271
2020	239	0	0	12	1	0	10	0	262
2021	229	0	0	12	0	0	13	0	254
2022	231	2	0	10	1	0	14	0	258
2023	251	1	0	13	1	0	17	0	283
2024	232	1	0	20	1	0	14	0	268

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sidney Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	275	17.0	16.1	22.2
1989	234	1.5	156.0	21.8
1990	225	13.0	17.3	24.9
1991	240	13.0	18.4	27.5
1992	278	14.0	19.8	28.1
1993	233	14.0	16.6	24.5
1994	224	15.5	14.5	22.3
1995	233	14.5	16.1	16.3
1996	233	14.5	16.1	16.3
1997	223	15.0	14.9	22.4
1998	219	13.0	16.8	21.5
1999	239	14.0	17.1	34.7
2000	241	17.0	14.2	37.8
2001	231	21.0	11.0	44.2
2002	217	20.4	10.6	52.5
2003	217	20.4	10.6	52.5
2004	206	19.9	10.4	49
2005	197	16.9	11.7	45.2
2006	216	14.7	14.7	47.2
2007	218	18.6	11.7	45.4
2008	197	18.6	10.6	41.6
2009	205	17.4	11.8	50.2
2010	182	15.1	11.9	46.2
2011	191	15.0	12.7	45.5
2012	187	16.0	11.6	52.4
2013	188	14.7	12.7	45.7
2014	209	15.0	13.9	54.5
2015	204	16.0	12.7	46.1
2016	236	18.0	13.1	44.1
2017	254	20.6	12.3	47.6
2018	264	16.1	16.3	50.8
2019	271	17.4	15.5	52
2020	262	17.4	15.0	53.4
2021	254	18.4	13.8	51.2
2022	258	17.2	14.9	50
2023	283	19.2	14.7	48.4
2024	268	15.1	17.6	53.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sidney Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	275	17.0	16.1	22.2
1989	234	1.5	156.0	21.8
1990	225	13.0	17.3	24.9
1991	240	13.0	18.4	27.5
1992	278	14.0	19.8	28.1
1993	233	14.0	16.6	24.5
1994	224	15.5	14.5	22.3
1995	233	14.5	16.1	16.3
1996	233	14.5	16.1	16.3
1997	223	15.0	14.9	22.4
1998	219	13.0	16.8	21.5
1999	239	14.0	17.1	34.7
2000	241	17.0	14.2	37.8
2001	231	21.0	11.0	44.2
2002	217	20.4	10.6	52.5
2003	217	20.4	10.6	52.5
2004	206	19.9	10.4	49
2005	197	16.9	11.7	45.2
2006	216	14.7	14.7	47.2
2007	218	18.6	11.7	45.4
2008	197	18.6	10.6	41.6
2009	205	17.4	11.8	50.2
2010	182	15.1	11.9	46.2
2011	191	15.0	12.7	45.5
2012	187	16.0	11.6	52.4
2013	188	14.7	12.7	45.7
2014	209	15.0	13.9	54.5
2015	204	16.0	12.7	46.1
2016	236	18.0	13.1	44.1
2017	254	20.6	12.3	47.6
2018	264	16.1	16.3	50.8
2019	271	17.4	15.5	52
2020	262	17.4	15.0	53.4
2021	254	18.4	13.8	51.2
2022	258	17.2	14.9	50
2023	283	19.2	14.7	48.4
2024	268	15.1	17.6	53.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sidney Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$723 (5.1%)	$13,416 (94.9%)	$14,138

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sidney Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 301^st of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 235^th of 565 Elementary schools	8.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sidney Elementary School)	53.8	60.7	6.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sidney Community School District)	53.8	60.7	6.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sidney Elementary School)	53.8	75	21.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sidney Community School District)	53.8	75	21.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sidney Elementary School)	71.4	67.7	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sidney Community School District)	71.4	67.7	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sidney Elementary School)	74.3	80.6	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sidney Community School District)	74.3	80.6	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sidney Elementary School)	76.9	75	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sidney Community School District)	76.9	75	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sidney Elementary School)	84.6	77.4	7.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sidney Community School District)	84.6	77.4	7.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sidney Elementary School)	86.4	80	6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sidney Community School District)	86.4	80	6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sidney Elementary School)	72.7	97.5	24.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sidney Community School District)	72.7	97.5	24.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	271	283	4.4%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	12	13	8.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	251	251
Two or More Races	8	17	112.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52%	48.4%	3.6%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sidney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1004 Illinois St	Sidney	51652	Fremont County	Sidney Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 374-2647	268	15	17.6	53.7%	232 (86.6%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.2%)	57.7	272^nd of 557 public elementary schools	51.2%		61	235^th of 565 public elementary schools	58.4%	37	50.0	75.0	76.7	85.2	66.7	83.3	83.3	85.2	60.0	$14,138	$723	$13,416
Marnie Simons Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	309 S St	Hamburg	51640	Fremont County	Hamburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 382-2017	99	9	10.4	63.6%	89 (89.9%)	1 (1.0%)	5 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	73.8	121^st of 557 public elementary schools	78.3%		60.2	246^th of 565 public elementary schools	56.5%	125	61.5	90.5	63.6		92.3	100.0	90.9		54.5	$25,291	$1,387	$23,904
Fremont-Mills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1114 US Hwy 275	Tabor	51653	Fremont County	Fremont-Mills Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 629-6555	267	18	14.8	42.3%	250 (93.6%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	46.2	354^th of 557 public elementary schools	36.4%		66.6	191^st of 565 public elementary schools	66.2%	163	40.6	74.1	65.4	97.1	65.6	81.5	65.4	71.4	50.0	$12,355	$289	$12,067
Logan Preschool	Public	PK	304 West Nishna Road	Shenandoah	51601	Page County	Shenandoah Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 246-1581	87	2	43.5	29.9%	80 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)								(n/a)
Shenandoah Elementary School	Public	K-4	601 Dr. Creighton Circle	Shenandoah	51601	Page County	Shenandoah Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 246-2520	351	31	11.2	47.9%	315 (89.7%)	3 (0.9%)	18 (5.1%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	63.6	217^th of 557 public elementary schools	61.0%		45.8	362^nd of 565 public elementary schools	35.9%	145	68.9	84.5			71.6	81.7				$12,333	$802	$11,531
Essex Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	111 Forbes St	Essex	51638	Page County	Essex Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 379-3114	121	8	14.5	48.8%	113 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	18.1	478^th of 557 public elementary schools	14.2%		50.4	324^th of 565 public elementary schools	42.7%	154	39.1	28.6	53.8		56.5	50.0	69.2		61.5	$15,793	$829	$14,965

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