Serving 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eugene Field A+ Elementary serves the southeast part of Sioux Falls, SD, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16's student population of 444 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate and prepare each student to succeed in a changing world
School Rankings
Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#472 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16's ranking?
Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 is ranked #472 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16?
444 students attend Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16?
Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 offer ?
Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 part of?
Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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