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#566 of 574 schools in SD

Rosa Parks Elementary - 15

Elementary School · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · Sioux Falls, SD

A Sioux Falls School District 49-5 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5701 E Red Oak Dr, Sioux Falls, SD 57710

  • Math 34% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 34% proficient (2022)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$11,457
Chronic Absenteeism23.4%

Students at Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 46 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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

47%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 19Minimal Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54Enrollment path unverified5.2PK–51.1 mi662Compare →
Sioux Falls Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–71.2 mi5Compare →
Cleveland Elementary - 14Enrollment path unverified3.2PK–51.3 mi479Compare →
Elementary Immersion Center - 43Enrollment path unverified6.9K–5Not available79Compare →

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.

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#37 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

Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 is listed in Sioux Falls School District 49-5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rosa Parks Elementary - 15

Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 is a public elementary school in Sioux Falls, SD, part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5, serving approximately 610 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #566 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rosa Parks Elementary - 15

What grades does Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 serve?

Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Rosa Parks Elementary - 15?

Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 has an enrollment of approximately 610 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosa Parks Elementary - 15?

The student-teacher ratio at Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 rank in SD?

Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 ranks #566 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Rosa Parks Elementary - 15's MySchoolScout rating?

Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Rosa Parks Elementary - 15?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 a charter school?

No, Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 a Title I school?

No, Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rosa Parks Elementary - 15?

47.0% of students at Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 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
610
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Minnehaha County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.4%
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.
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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