- Alta Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Sioux Central Elementary School (261:1 vs. 228.7:1).
- Alta Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Sioux Central Elementary School (26 vs. 14).
- Sioux Central Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Alta Elementary School (7 vs. 2).
- Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Alta Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Sioux Central Elementary School (26 vs. 14).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Sioux Central Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Alta Elementary School (7 vs. 2).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Sioux Central Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Alta Elementary School (1 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Alta Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Sioux Central Elementary School (261:1 vs. 228.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
7 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Sioux Central Elementary School
$14,033.54
Alta Elementary School
$12,724.01
Local revenue share
Sioux Central Elementary School
58.3%
Alta Elementary School
46.3%
State revenue share
Sioux Central Elementary School
32.4%
Alta Elementary School
47.7%
Federal revenue share
Sioux Central Elementary School
9.3%
Alta Elementary School
6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Sioux Central Elementary School
11.9%
Alta Elementary School
13.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Buena Vista County
$66,564
Buena Vista County
$66,564
Poverty rate
Buena Vista County
8.2%
Buena Vista County
8.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Buena Vista County
22.1%
Buena Vista County
22.1%
Unemployment rate
Buena Vista County
2.6%
Buena Vista County
2.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.