Nodland Elementary School serves 256 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nodland Elementary School's student population of 256 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nodland Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
17%
13%
Black
8%
7%
White
67%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Nodland Elementary School?
256 students attend Nodland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Nodland Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nodland Elementary School?
Nodland Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nodland Elementary School part of?
Nodland Elementary School is part of Sioux City Comm School District.
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