Excellent
#58 of 574 schools in SD
Top 10% in state
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
Elementary School · Sioux Falls School District 49-5
1510 S Lake Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Enrollment
678
Student-Teacher
18.8:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
678
Student-Teacher
18.8:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
South Dakota schools
#58 of 574
In Sioux Falls
#4 of 44
public schools
In district
#2 of 37
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Academic growth
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
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About Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 is a public elementary school in Sioux Falls, SD, part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5. Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 serves approximately 678 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #58 of 574 schools in SD.
Structured state assessment records for Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
- This school 8.4 · Excellent
- District avg 5.1
- SD avg 6.1
Score Breakdown
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Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 — Students at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
13.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 18 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.7/10.
How Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 Compares
See how Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1510 S Lake Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Challenge Center - 51 (rated 8.8/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Susan B. Anthony Elementary - 66 (rated 7.4/10, 0.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Elementary Immersion Center - 43 (rated 6.9/10, 2.1 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Sioux Falls, see our Sioux Falls schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57105 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$74,066
Median Home Value
$247,900
Median Rent
$956/mo
Population
22,764
College Educated
43.7%
Homeownership
65.1%
Avg Commute
14.9 min
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Median Age
37.1
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| Adventure Elementary - 10 Sioux Falls, SD | 8.5 |
| Sturgis Elementary - 03 Sturgis, SD | 8.3 |
| Patriot Elementary -06 Box Elder, SD | 8.2 |
| Horizon Elementary - 09 Sioux Falls, SD | 7.8 |
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| Fred Assam Elementary - 06 Sioux Falls, SD | 7.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
What grades does Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 serve?
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65?
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 has an enrollment of approximately 678 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65?
The student-teacher ratio at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 rank in SD?
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 ranks #58 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65's MySchoolScout rating?
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 a charter school?
No, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 a Title I school?
No, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65?
13.6% of students at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 678
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 13.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Minnehaha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (605) 367-4655
Resources & Links
District
Sioux Falls School District 49-5- District Enrollment
- 25,216
- Schools in District
- 44
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,457
- District Rank
- #2 of 37
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