Average
#217 of 574 schools in SD
Top 38% in state
Elementary Immersion Center - 43
Elementary School · Sioux Falls School District 49-5
2511 W Brookings St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Enrollment
79
Student-Teacher
13.2:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
79
Student-Teacher
13.2:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
South Dakota schools
#217 of 574
In Sioux Falls
#11 of 44
public schools
In district
#4 of 37
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Academic growth
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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Elementary Immersion Center - 43
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About Elementary Immersion Center - 43
Elementary Immersion Center - 43 is a public elementary school in Sioux Falls, SD, part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5. Elementary Immersion Center - 43 serves approximately 79 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Elementary Immersion Center - 43 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #217 of 574 schools in SD.
Structured state assessment records for Elementary Immersion Center - 43 show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
- This school 6.9 · Average
- District avg 5.1
- SD avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 79 students, Elementary Immersion Center - 43 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Elementary Immersion Center - 43 sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Elementary Immersion Center - 43 — Students at Elementary Immersion Center - 43 score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 25 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.
How Elementary Immersion Center - 43 Compares
See how Elementary Immersion Center - 43 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2511 W Brookings St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Elementary Immersion Center - 43 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 (rated 8.4/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Susan B. Anthony Elementary - 66 (rated 7.4/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, All City Elementary - 50 (rated 6.7/10), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Sioux Falls, see our Sioux Falls schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| All City Elementary - 50 Sioux Falls | 0.0 mi | 6.7 |
| Structured Teaching - 12 Sioux Falls | 1.0 mi | — |
| Axtell Park Middle School - 47 Sioux Falls | 1.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Garfield Elementary - 19 Sioux Falls | 1.4 mi | 3.0 |
| CTE - 37 Sioux Falls | 1.1 mi | — |
| Hawthorne Elementary - 56 Sioux Falls | 1.4 mi | 3.4 |
| Jefferson High School - 67 Sioux Falls | 1.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 Sioux Falls | 2.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Lowell Elementary - 28 Sioux Falls | 2.0 mi | 5.6 |
| CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL Sioux Falls | 2.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Edison Middle School - 06 Sioux Falls | 2.4 mi | 5.7 |
| Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 Sioux Falls | 2.5 mi | 4.0 |
| Hayward Elementary - 38 Sioux Falls | 2.0 mi | 2.9 |
| ST MICHAEL SCHOOL Sioux Falls | 2.4 mi | 5.7 |
| O'GORMAN HIGH SCHOOL Sioux Falls | 2.9 mi | 4.6 |
| Summit Oaks-Residential - 48 Sioux Falls | 2.4 mi | — |
| ARISE Shelter Care - 71 Sioux Falls | 2.4 mi | — |
| Susan B. Anthony Elementary - 66 Sioux Falls | 2.7 mi | 7.4 |
| George McGovern Middle School -09 Sioux Falls | 2.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Whittier Middle School - 08 Sioux Falls | 2.3 mi | 2.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57104 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$59,161
Median Home Value
$183,700
Median Rent
$849/mo
Population
27,406
College Educated
24.6%
Homeownership
43.6%
Avg Commute
16.4 min
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Median Age
34.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| North Park Elementary - 08 Belle Fourche, SD | 6.9 |
| Frederick Area Elementary - 02 Frederick, SD | 7.0 |
| Selby Elementary - 02 Selby, SD | 7.0 |
| Jones County Elementary - 02 Murdo, SD | 7.2 |
| Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 Kimball, SD | 6.6 |
| JOHN PAUL II ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mitchell, SD | 6.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Elementary Immersion Center - 43
What grades does Elementary Immersion Center - 43 serve?
Elementary Immersion Center - 43 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Elementary Immersion Center - 43?
Elementary Immersion Center - 43 has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elementary Immersion Center - 43?
The student-teacher ratio at Elementary Immersion Center - 43 is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elementary Immersion Center - 43 rank in SD?
Elementary Immersion Center - 43 ranks #217 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Elementary Immersion Center - 43's MySchoolScout rating?
Elementary Immersion Center - 43 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Elementary Immersion Center - 43?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elementary Immersion Center - 43 has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Elementary Immersion Center - 43 a charter school?
No, Elementary Immersion Center - 43 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elementary Immersion Center - 43 a Title I school?
No, Elementary Immersion Center - 43 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elementary Immersion Center - 43?
100.0% of students at Elementary Immersion Center - 43 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 79
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Minnehaha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (605) 367-6120
Resources & Links
District
Sioux Falls School District 49-5- District Enrollment
- 25,216
- Schools in District
- 44
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,457
- District Rank
- #4 of 37
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