- Enrollment
- 1,806
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sioux Falls, SD
Adventure Elementary - 10
Federal NCES profile for Adventure Elementary - 10, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 463135001411
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adventure Elementary - 10 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of South Dakota schools.
- #5 of 16
- elementary schools in Sioux Falls · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 3.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Adventure Elementary - 10 has class sizes larger than 90% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adventure Elementary - 10 ranks #5 of 16 elementary schools in Sioux Falls, SD.
School address
District: Harrisburg School District 41-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463135001411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Adventure Elementary - 10 held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 463135001411 · Sioux Falls, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 18.3:1 · 3.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrisburg High School - 01 (1,806 students)
Adventure Elementary - 10 held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Adventure Elementary - 10 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrisburg Hig
Harrisburg High School - 01
1,806 students
- Liberty Elemen 559
Liberty Elementary - 02
559 students
- Harrisburg Nor 534
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08
534 students
- Harrisburg Sou 519
Harrisburg South Middle School - 03
519 students
- Horizon Elemen 458
Horizon Elementary - 09
458 students
- This school 440
Adventure Elementary - 10
440 students
What this shows Adventure Elementary - 10 reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adventure Elementary - 10 compares
Adventure Elementary - 10 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 35% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.4% | ▼ 88% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 90% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,031
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 2.7%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Adventure Elementary - 10 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrisburg School District 41-2 reports $11,031 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adventure Elementary - 10 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrisburg South Middle School - 03 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary - 09 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adventure Elementary - 10's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Sioux Falls
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57
Standard public school
661 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Rosa Parks Elementary - 15
Standard public school
618 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58
Standard public school
608 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Fred Assam Elementary - 06
Standard public school
531 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31
Standard public school
447 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16
Standard public school
444 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adventure Elementary - 10
How many students attend Adventure Elementary - 10?
Adventure Elementary - 10 has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sioux Falls, SD. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adventure Elementary - 10?
The student-teacher ratio at Adventure Elementary - 10 is 18.3:1, which is 35% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adventure Elementary - 10?
3.4% of students at Adventure Elementary - 10 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adventure Elementary - 10?
The largest demographic group at Adventure Elementary - 10 is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Sioux Falls, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adventure Elementary - 10?
Adventure Elementary - 10 has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adventure Elementary - 10 rank among elementary schools in Sioux Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Adventure Elementary - 10 ranks #5 of 16 elementary schools in Sioux Falls, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sioux Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrisburg School District 41-2?
Besides Adventure Elementary - 10, Harrisburg School District 41-2 also operates Harrisburg High School - 01 (1,806 students), Liberty Elementary - 02 (559 students), and Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 (534 students). See the Harrisburg School District 41-2 district page for the complete list.