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Unity Elementary School

1901 UNITY AVE, SIOUX CITY, IA 51105

Top 25% School in Iowa

Ranked 107 of 183 in Iowa

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About Unity Elementary School

In Sioux City, Iowa, Unity Elementary School is a public school that teaches kids from Pre-K to 5th grade. It is known as one of the best elementary schools in the area because it is a friendly, helpful, and welcoming place to learn.There are about 528 students and 16 teachers at the school. This means that there is one teacher for every 16 students. About 62% of the students come from groups that aren't the majority, like Black and Hispanic communities. Unity Elementary is all about being a part of the community, doing well in school, and growing as a person and in your relationships. There are programs like ESL support, special education, Title I services, and Talented & Gifted (TAG) opportunities to make sure that every child gets the help they need. About 55% of the school's students are good at reading, and almost 54% are good at math. This shows how much the school cares about helping its students do well.

Unity Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1901 UNITY AVE, SIOUX CITY, IA 51105

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Phone

(712) 279-6839

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 50% in Reading.
41
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
501
Total Students
$68425
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 107 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Unity Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 43.2%
Asian 1.5%
Hispanic 35.5%
Black 7.7%
Two+ Races 8.4%
Native Am. 2.9%
White
43.2%
Asian
1.5%
Hispanic
35.5%
Black
7.7%
Two+ Races
8.4%
Native Am.
2.9%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 501
51.4%
258 Female
48.6%
243 Male

Student Population

501 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1086 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

At the end-of-year ceremony, three 5th-grade students at Unity Elementary were honored and "bestowed knighthood." This is a creative way for the school to honor good behavior.

FAQ

Q1. What unique programs does Unity Elementary have?

Ans. Unity Elementary provides Talented & Gifted (TAG), ESL support, special education, and social-emotional learning programs.

Q2. How does Unity Elementary support family involvement?

Ans. To build stronger partnerships between parents and schools, the school plans workshops, events for families, and activities in the community.

Q3. Are there any activities outside of school at Unity Elementary?

Ans. Yes, students can join clubs like art, music, coding, and programs that help them learn more after school.

Q4. What does the school do to deal with the diversity of its students?

Ans.Unity Elementary School celebrates cultural diversity by offering programs that are open to everyone, support for students who speak more than one language, and teaching that is sensitive to different cultures.

Q5. What does the school do to keep students safe?

Ans.To keep the learning environment safe, the school has secure entrances, programs to stop bullying, and regular safety drills.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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