Journey Elementary - 05

6801 S Grange Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 362 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Journey Elementary - 05 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30% in SD
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Journey Elementary - 05's student population of 362 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
362 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Journey Elementary - 05 ranks within the top 30% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Journey Elementary - 05 is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#167 out of 636 schools
(Top 30%)
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50-54%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Journey Elementary - 05 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Journey Elementary - 05 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Journey Elementary - 05 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
14%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
6%
3%
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White
84%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Journey Elementary - 05 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Journey Elementary - 05 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Journey Elementary - 05 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Journey Elementary - 05's ranking?
Journey Elementary - 05 is ranked #167 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Journey Elementary - 05 often compared to?
Journey Elementary - 05is often viewed alongside schools like Endeavor Elementary - 07, Explorer Elementary - 04 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Journey Elementary - 05?
362 students attend Journey Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Journey Elementary - 05 students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Journey Elementary - 05?
Journey Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Journey Elementary - 05 offer ?
Journey Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Journey Elementary - 05 part of?
Journey Elementary - 05 is part of Harrisburg School District 41-2.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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