Morningside Elementary vs Spalding Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morningside Elementary
Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students
Spalding Park Elementary
Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
683 students
| Measure | Morningside Elementary Sioux City, Iowa | Spalding Park Elementary Sioux City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #378 of 654 | #523 of 654 |
| National rank | #9461 of 50,301 | #16342 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 645 | 683 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 683 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 62% |
| city | Sioux City | Sioux City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morningside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 62.7).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 58%).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 63.7%).
- •Spalding Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.0).
- •Spalding Park Elementary is the larger school with 683 students compared with 645.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Morningside Elementary better than Spalding Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Morningside Elementary ranks higher (72.7 vs 62.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Morningside Elementary and Spalding Park Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sioux City and Sioux City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morningside Elementary: 645. Spalding Park Elementary: 683. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morningside Elementary and Spalding Park Elementary rank in Iowa?
Morningside Elementary is 378th of 654 and Spalding Park Elementary is 523rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).