Very Good
#198 of 574 schools in SD
Top 34% in state
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05
Elementary School · Brandon Valley School District 49-2 · Brandon, SD
A Brandon Valley School District 49-2 elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2001 S Sioux Blvd, Brandon, SD 57005
- Math 74% proficient (2022)
- Reading 71% proficient (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 73% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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
9.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Robert Bennis 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average448/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brandon), 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
$108,689
Median home value
$322,600
Median rent
$985/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57005; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Elementary - 03Enrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–4 | 1.6 mi | 681 | Compare → |
| Fred Assam Elementary - 06Enrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–4 | 2.5 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Sioux Falls Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 3.6 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Children's Home Society Loving SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | K–8 | 4.3 mi | 81 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 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
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 is listed in Brandon Valley School District 49-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert Bennis Elementary - 05
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 is a public elementary school in Brandon, SD, part of Brandon Valley School District 49-2, serving approximately 562 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #198 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert Bennis Elementary - 05
What grades does Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 serve?
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Robert Bennis Elementary - 05?
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Bennis Elementary - 05?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 rank in SD?
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 ranks #198 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Robert Bennis Elementary - 05's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Robert Bennis Elementary - 05?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 a charter school?
No, Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 a Title I school?
No, Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert Bennis Elementary - 05?
9.4% of students at Robert Bennis 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 562
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Minnehaha County
- Phone
- (605) 582-8010
- Area population (ZIP 57005)
- 12,140
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 57005; 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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