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#256 of 574 schools in SD
Top 44% in state
John Harris Elementary - 23
Elementary School · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · Sioux Falls, SD
A Sioux Falls School District 49-5 elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3501 E 49th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Harris Elementary - 23 score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
16.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Harris Elementary - 23 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 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
$73,945
Median home value
$244,800
Median rent
$938/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57103; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd LutheranPrivate · tuition | 3.2private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Horizon Elementary - 09Enrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 662 | Compare → |
| Elementary Immersion Center - 43Enrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | Not available | 79 | 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.
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
- #8 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
John Harris Elementary - 23 is listed in Sioux Falls School District 49-5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Harris Elementary - 23
John Harris Elementary - 23 is a public elementary school in Sioux Falls, SD, part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5, serving approximately 686 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #256 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Harris Elementary - 23
What grades does John Harris Elementary - 23 serve?
John Harris Elementary - 23 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend John Harris Elementary - 23?
John Harris Elementary - 23 has an enrollment of approximately 686 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Harris Elementary - 23?
The student-teacher ratio at John Harris Elementary - 23 is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Harris Elementary - 23 rank in SD?
John Harris Elementary - 23 ranks #256 of 574 schools in SD.
What is John Harris Elementary - 23's MySchoolScout rating?
John Harris Elementary - 23 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 John Harris Elementary - 23?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Harris Elementary - 23 has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John Harris Elementary - 23 a charter school?
No, John Harris Elementary - 23 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Harris Elementary - 23 a Title I school?
No, John Harris Elementary - 23 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Harris Elementary - 23?
16.3% of students at John Harris Elementary - 23 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 686
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Minnehaha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.1%
- Phone
- (605) 371-4111
- Area population (ZIP 57103)
- 35,282
- Area average commute
- 16.5 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 57103; 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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