Serving 166 students in grades 2-5, Challenge Center - 51 ranks in the top 1% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in SD
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Challenge Center - 51 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Challenge Center - 51's student population of 166 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Challenge Center - 51 ranks within the top 1% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Challenge Center - 51 is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 616 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
1%
3%
White
86%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Challenge Center - 51's ranking?
Challenge Center - 51 is ranked #1 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Challenge Center - 51 often compared to?
Challenge Center - 51is often viewed alongside schools like All City Elementary - 50, John Harris Elementary - 23 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Challenge Center - 51?
166 students attend Challenge Center - 51.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Challenge Center - 51 students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Challenge Center - 51?
Challenge Center - 51 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Challenge Center - 51 offer ?
Challenge Center - 51 offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Challenge Center - 51 part of?
Challenge Center - 51 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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