Serving 618 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 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 27% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rosa Parks Elementary serves the southeast part of Sioux Falls, SD, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rosa Parks Elementary - 15's student population of 618 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
618 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 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 Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 is 0.72, 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
#540 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.1%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-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 Rosa Parks Elementary - 15's ranking?
Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 is ranked #540 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 often compared to?
Rosa Parks Elementary - 15is often viewed alongside schools like Cleveland Elementary - 14, Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Rosa Parks Elementary - 15?
618 students attend Rosa Parks Elementary - 15.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rosa Parks Elementary - 15?
Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 offer ?
Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 part of?
Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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