Serving 591 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 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 42% (which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58's student population of 591 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
591 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 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
#445 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
9%
3%
White
63%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oscar Howe Elementary - 58's ranking?
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 is ranked #445 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 often compared to?
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58is often viewed alongside schools like Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17, Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Oscar Howe Elementary - 58?
591 students attend Oscar Howe Elementary - 58.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oscar Howe Elementary - 58?
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 offer ?
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 part of?
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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