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#440 of 574 schools in SD

Journey Elementary - 05

Elementary School · Harrisburg School District 41-2 · Sioux Falls, SD

A Harrisburg School District 41-2 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

6801 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$11,031

Students at Journey Elementary - 05 score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

7.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Journey Elementary - 05 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat 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

$96,184

Median home value

$401,300

Median rent

$1,292/mo

College educated

53.7%

Homeownership

63.1%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Baan Dek Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.7 mi3Compare →
Westside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privateK–50.9 mi48Compare →
Endeavor Elementary - 07Enrollment path unverified8.6PK–51.5 mi388Compare →
Horizon Elementary - 09Enrollment path unverified7.8PK–5Not available433Compare →

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.

Harrisburg School District 41-2

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#10 of 10
District spending per student
$11,031NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Journey Elementary - 05 is listed in Harrisburg School District 41-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Journey Elementary - 05

Journey Elementary - 05 is a public elementary school in Sioux Falls, SD, part of Harrisburg School District 41-2, serving approximately 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #440 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Journey Elementary - 05

What grades does Journey Elementary - 05 serve?

Journey Elementary - 05 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Journey Elementary - 05?

Journey Elementary - 05 has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Journey Elementary - 05?

The student-teacher ratio at Journey Elementary - 05 is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Journey Elementary - 05 rank in SD?

Journey Elementary - 05 ranks #440 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Journey Elementary - 05's MySchoolScout rating?

Journey Elementary - 05 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Journey Elementary - 05?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Journey Elementary - 05 has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Journey Elementary - 05 a charter school?

No, Journey Elementary - 05 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Journey Elementary - 05 a Title I school?

No, Journey Elementary - 05 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Journey Elementary - 05?

7.9% of students at Journey Elementary - 05 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 – 5th
Enrollment
342
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Lincoln County
Area population (ZIP 57108)
32,888
Area average commute
17.5 min
Area median age
37.3
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 57108; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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