Serving 663 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 663 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54's student population of 663 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
663 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 ranks within the top 30% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 is 0.50, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#133 out of 616 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
10%
3%
White
69%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54's ranking?
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 is ranked #133 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 often compared to?
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54is often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne Elementary - 56 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54?
663 students attend Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54?
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 offer ?
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 part of?
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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