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SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS

Nebraska · Public School District
8
Schools
3,783
Students
$14,941
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
69.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+18pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 3,783 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,941 is near the national average for a US public school district. 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CARDINAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05432
COVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05409
DAKOTA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05241
HARNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05376
LEWIS & CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHPK–05227
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SOUTH SIOUX CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08773
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SOUTH SIOUX HIGH SCHOOL09–121,149
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
E N SWETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–PK176
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,941Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
28%
State
60.0%
Local (property tax)
28.0%
Federal
11.9%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
3,783
Students
70%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateNebraska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS?
SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS has 8 public schools, serving a total of 3,783 students.
What is the graduation rate for SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS spend per student?
SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS spends $14,941 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS?
70% of students in SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS?
No, SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS serve?
SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS?
The median opportunity score across schools in SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.