Bridges At Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Bridges At Jefferson Elementary School serves 246 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
7%
3%
White
85%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Bridges At Jefferson Elementary School?
246 students attend Bridges At Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Bridges At Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bridges At Jefferson Elementary School?
Bridges At Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bridges At Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Bridges At Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bridges At Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Bridges At Jefferson Elementary School is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.

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