Top Rankings
Sioux Falls School District 49-5 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 47 public schools serving 24,938 students in Sioux Falls School District 49-5. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Sioux Falls School District 49-5 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
47 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
24,938 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
1,638 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Sioux Falls School District 49-5, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#94 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Graduation Rate
86%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.50
# American Indian Students
1,096 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
14%
# Asian Students
715 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3,482 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
7%
# Black Students
3,219 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
13%
3%
# White Students
14,625 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
59%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
42 Students
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,759 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
903
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
2,085
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,822
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,872
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,804
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,830
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,811
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,861
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,867
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,861
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,146
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,935
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,605
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,536
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,451 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,212 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$311 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$330 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,451
$13,144
Spending / Student
$13,212
$12,645
Best Sioux Falls School District 49-5 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Challenge Center - 51
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3101 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6170
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6170
Grades: 2-5
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
All City Elementary - 50
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2511 W Brookings St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6120
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6120
Grades: K-5
| 138 students
Rank: #33.
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1510 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4655
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4655
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
Rank: #44.
John Harris Elementary - 23
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3501 E 49th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-4111
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-4111
Grades: PK-5
| 699 students
Rank: #55.
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7900 W 53rd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-3560
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-3560
Grades: PK-5
| 941 students
Rank: #66.
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4501 S Holbrook Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2784
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2784
Grades: K-5
| 674 students
Rank: #77.
Edison Middle School - 06
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2101 S West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7643
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7643
Grades: 6-8
| 894 students
Rank: #88.
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-4120
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-4120
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln High School - 02
(Math: 48% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2900 S Cliff Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7990
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7990
Grades: 9-12
| 1,898 students
Rank: #1010.
Discovery Elementary - 26
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1506 S Discovery Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-3530
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-3530
Grades: PK-5
| 857 students
Rank: #1111.
Memorial Middle School - 04
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 S Sertoma Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2785
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2785
Grades: 6-8
| 1,179 students
Rank: #1212.
Summit Oaks-residential - 48
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
621 E Presentation Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Flex - 45
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Structured Teaching - 12
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Summit Oaks-day - 40
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
621 E Presentation Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: K-12
| 22 students
Rank: #1616.
Roosevelt High School - 03
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6600 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2860
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2860
Grades: 9-12
| 1,803 students
Rank: #1717.
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 S 5th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7639
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7639
Grades: 6-8
| 967 students
Rank: #1818.
Washington High School - 01
(Math: 33% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 367-7970
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 367-7970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,873 students
Rank: #1919.
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Valley View Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2752
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2752
Grades: K-5
| 592 students
Rank: #2020.
Robert Frost Elementary - 18
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3101 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6170
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6170
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #2121.
Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Highland Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6160
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6160
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #2222.
Susan B. Anthony Elementary - 66
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 S Dakota Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4560
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4560
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #2323.
Renberg Elementary - 42
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
47260 258th St
Renner, SD 57055
(605) 543-5273
Renner, SD 57055
(605) 543-5273
Grades: K-5
| 163 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 S Lyndale Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4570
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4570
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Rosa Parks Elementary - 15
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5701 E Red Oak Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57710
(605) 371-4170
Sioux Falls, SD 57710
(605) 371-4170
Grades: K-5
| 666 students
Rank: #2626.
Lowell Elementary - 28
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 W 18th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-8378
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-8378
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #2727.
Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Wayland Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6130
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6130
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #2828.
Garfield Elementary - 19
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
705 S Roberts Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6180
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6180
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Odyssey - 47
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4266
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4266
Grades: 6-8
| 19 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Success - 39
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #3131.
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3701 E 3rd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6084
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6084
Grades: PK-5
| 637 students
Rank: #3232.
Terry Redlin Elementary - 11
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1721 E Austin St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6140
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6140
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #3333.
Whittier Middle School - 08
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
930 E 6th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-7620
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-7620
Grades: 6-8
| 725 students
Rank: #3434.
Cleveland Elementary - 14
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S Edward Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6150
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6150
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #3535.
Hayward Elementary - 38
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Valley View Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4590
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4590
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sioux Falls School District 49-5?
Sioux Falls School District 49-5 manages 47 public schools serving 24,938 students.
What is the rank of Sioux Falls School District 49-5?
Sioux Falls School District 49-5 is ranked #97 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux Falls School District 49-5?
59% of Sioux Falls School District 49-5 students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sioux Falls School District 49-5?
Sioux Falls School District 49-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Sioux Falls School District 49-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,212 is higher than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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