Serving 106 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elementary Immersion Center - 43 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50% in SD)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: The Elementary Immersion Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire Sioux Falls school district, covering approximately 74.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 5.2 miles and the furthest edge located 8.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elementary Immersion Center - 43's student population of 106 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
106 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
Average Class Size
15 students
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elementary Immersion Center - 43 is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
52%
9%
Black
35%
3%
White
6%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.3%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Elementary Immersion Center - 43?
106 students attend Elementary Immersion Center - 43.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Elementary Immersion Center - 43 students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elementary Immersion Center - 43?
Elementary Immersion Center - 43 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elementary Immersion Center - 43 offer ?
Elementary Immersion Center - 43 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elementary Immersion Center - 43 part of?
Elementary Immersion Center - 43 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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