Nodland Elementary School

5000 Mayhew Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Nodland Elementary School serves 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Nodland Elementary School's student population of 281 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Nodland Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Nodland Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Nodland Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Nodland Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Nodland Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
70%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Nodland Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Nodland Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Nodland Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nodland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nodland 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Nodland Elementary School?
281 students attend Nodland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Nodland Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nodland Elementary School?
Nodland Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nodland Elementary School offer ?
Nodland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nodland Elementary School part of?
Nodland Elementary School is part of Sioux City Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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