Excellent
#28 of 574 schools in SD
Top 5% in state
Challenge Center - 51
Elementary School · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · Sioux Falls, SD
A Sioux Falls School District 49-5 elementary school where students score 45 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3101 S 4th Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
- Math 98% proficient (2022)
- Reading 98% proficient (2022)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Challenge Center - 51 score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 98% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 98% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 98% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Challenge Center - 51 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,454/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sioux Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,066
Median home value
$247,900
Median rent
$956/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Frost Elementary - 18Enrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Susan B. Anthony Elementary - 66Enrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Bridges at Horace Mann - 52Enrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 55 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #1 of 37
- District spending per student
- $11,457NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Challenge Center - 51 is listed in Sioux Falls School District 49-5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Challenge Center - 51
Challenge Center - 51 is a public elementary school in Sioux Falls, SD, part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5, serving approximately 177 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 98% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Challenge Center - 51
What grades does Challenge Center - 51 serve?
Challenge Center - 51 serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Challenge Center - 51?
Challenge Center - 51 has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Challenge Center - 51?
The student-teacher ratio at Challenge Center - 51 is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Challenge Center - 51 rank in SD?
Challenge Center - 51 ranks #28 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Challenge Center - 51's MySchoolScout rating?
Challenge Center - 51 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Challenge Center - 51?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Challenge Center - 51 has 98% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Challenge Center - 51 a charter school?
No, Challenge Center - 51 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Challenge Center - 51 a Title I school?
No, Challenge Center - 51 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Challenge Center - 51?
12.4% of students at Challenge Center - 51 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 177
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Minnehaha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.1%
- Phone
- (605) 367-6170
- Area population (ZIP 57105)
- 22,764
- Area average commute
- 14.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57105; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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