Joy Elementary School serves 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
6%
7%
White
80%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Joy Elementary School?
257 students attend Joy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Joy Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joy Elementary School?
Joy Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joy Elementary School offer ?
Joy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Joy Elementary School part of?
Joy Elementary School is part of Sioux City Community School District.
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