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#368 of 574 schools in SD
Lowell Elementary - 28
Elementary School · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · Sioux Falls, SD
A Sioux Falls School District 49-5 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
710 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lowell Elementary - 28 score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 28 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lowell Elementary - 28 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 78Very 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
$59,161
Median home value
$183,700
Median rent
$849/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
43.6%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57104; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65Enrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Susan B. Anthony Elementary - 66Enrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Garfield Elementary - 19Enrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| Hawthorne Elementary - 56Enrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 458 | 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.
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #14 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
Lowell Elementary - 28 is listed in Sioux Falls School District 49-5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lowell Elementary - 28
Lowell Elementary - 28 is a public elementary school in Sioux Falls, SD, part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5, serving approximately 423 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #368 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lowell Elementary - 28
What grades does Lowell Elementary - 28 serve?
Lowell Elementary - 28 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lowell Elementary - 28?
Lowell Elementary - 28 has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Elementary - 28?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowell Elementary - 28 is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lowell Elementary - 28 rank in SD?
Lowell Elementary - 28 ranks #368 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Lowell Elementary - 28's MySchoolScout rating?
Lowell Elementary - 28 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Lowell Elementary - 28?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lowell Elementary - 28 has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lowell Elementary - 28 a charter school?
No, Lowell Elementary - 28 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lowell Elementary - 28 a Title I school?
No, Lowell Elementary - 28 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lowell Elementary - 28?
78.3% of students at Lowell Elementary - 28 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
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Minnehaha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (605) 367-8378
- Area population (ZIP 57104)
- 27,406
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 57104; 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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