Loess Hills Elementary School

1717 Casselman Street
Sioux City, IA 51103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 585 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 65% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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Loess Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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School Overview

Loess Hills Elementary School's student population of 585 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
585 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Loess Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Loess Hills Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (IA)
#860 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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65%
64%
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61%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Loess Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
63%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
4%
n/a
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
46%
13%
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Black
8%
7%
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White
27%
71%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Loess Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Loess Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Loess Hills Elementary School is ranked #860 out of 1,233 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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% 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?
585 students attend Loess Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Loess Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Loess Hills Elementary School?
Loess Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 65% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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