Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65

1510 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 676 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 676 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 5% in SD
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65's student population of 676 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 111% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
676 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 ranks within the top 5% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 is 0.37, 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)
#25 out of 636 schools
(Top 5%)
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68%
42%
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74%
51%
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50-54%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
8%
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Black
2%
3%
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White
78%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65's ranking?
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 is ranked #25 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 often compared to?
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65is often viewed alongside schools like All City Elementary - 50 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65?
676 students attend Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65?
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 offer ?
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 part of?
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 676 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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