Loess Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Sioux City, Iowa, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Sioux City Community School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Loess Hills Elementary stands out among nearby schools in the district, consistently outperforming the district and state averages on ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests across different grade levels and subjects. The school's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students scored higher than the district and state in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, and its 5th-graders performed better in Science as well. This academic success is notable given that Loess Hills has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 59.59% receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the current school year. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its strong performance.
Interestingly, Loess Hills Elementary outperforms many nearby schools with higher percentages of minority and economically disadvantaged students, such as Irving Elementary and Hunt Elementary. However, the racial makeup of Loess Hills has become less diverse over the past few years, with a decrease in the percentage of white students and an increase in Hispanic students. This trend is worth monitoring to ensure the school's educational approaches continue to meet the needs of its evolving student population.
Students who attend Loess Hills Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : West Middle SchoolHigh : West High School
In the 2022-23 school year, 589 students attended Loess Hills Elementary.
Loess Hills Elementary ranks 353rd of 565 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
Students at Loess Hills Elementary are 45% Hispanic, 29% White, 10% Two or more races, 6% African American, 5% American Indian, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.
Sioux City Community School District