Sigourney Preschool serves 38 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
38 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
95%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sigourney Preschool?
38 students attend Sigourney Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Sigourney Preschool students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sigourney Preschool?
Sigourney Preschool has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sigourney Preschool offer ?
Sigourney Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Sigourney Preschool part of?
Sigourney Preschool is part of Sigourney Community School District.
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