Excellent
#71 of 574 schools in SD
Top 12% in state
Based on limited data
Inspiration Elementary - 08
Elementary School · Brandon Valley School District 49-2 · Sioux Falls, SD
A Brandon Valley School District 49-2 elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3401 S Sparta Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57110
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Inspiration Elementary - 08 score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Inspiration Elementary - 08 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 3Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$87,114
Median home value
$365,600
Median rent
$1,018/mo
College educated
42.7%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 1.1 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Rosa Parks Elementary - 15Enrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 662 | Compare → |
| Fred Assam Elementary - 06Enrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–4 | 2.4 mi | 499 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,304NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Inspiration Elementary - 08 is listed in Brandon Valley School District 49-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Inspiration Elementary - 08
Inspiration Elementary - 08 is a public elementary school in Sioux Falls, SD, part of Brandon Valley School District 49-2, serving approximately 320 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #71 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Inspiration Elementary - 08
What grades does Inspiration Elementary - 08 serve?
Inspiration Elementary - 08 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Inspiration Elementary - 08?
Inspiration Elementary - 08 has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inspiration Elementary - 08?
The student-teacher ratio at Inspiration Elementary - 08 is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Inspiration Elementary - 08 rank in SD?
Inspiration Elementary - 08 ranks #71 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Inspiration Elementary - 08's MySchoolScout rating?
Inspiration Elementary - 08 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Inspiration Elementary - 08?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Inspiration Elementary - 08 has 82% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Inspiration Elementary - 08 a charter school?
No, Inspiration Elementary - 08 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Inspiration Elementary - 08 a Title I school?
No, Inspiration Elementary - 08 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Inspiration Elementary - 08?
17.5% of students at Inspiration Elementary - 08 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Minnehaha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.7%
- Phone
- (605) 582-5890
- Area population (ZIP 57110)
- 22,017
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 57110; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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