Serving 681 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harvey Dunn Elementary serves the southeast part of Sioux Falls, SD, encompassing an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being around 1.2 miles away.
- 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
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54's student population of 681 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
681 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Motto
'Educate and prepare each student to succeed in a changing world'
School Rankings
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#160 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
14%
3%
White
63%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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 #160 out of 619 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?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54?
681 students attend Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54?
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 has a student ration of 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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