Serving 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65's student population of 690 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
690 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 ranks within the top 10% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 is 0.42, 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
#31 out of 619 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
14%
Hispanic
18%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.5%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-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 Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65's ranking?
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 is ranked #31 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 often compared to?
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65is often viewed alongside schools like All City Elementary - 50 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65?
690 students attend Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65?
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 offer ?
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 part of?
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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