- Enrollment
- 1,954
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sioux Falls, SD
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20
Federal NCES profile for Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 466627000770
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #6 of 22
- schools in Sioux Falls · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 has class sizes larger than 76% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 ranks #6 of 22 schools in Sioux Falls, SD.
School address
District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466627000770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 466627000770 · Sioux Falls, SD Other · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 15.8:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students)
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School - 02
1,954 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School - 67
1,888 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School - 01
1,819 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School - 03
1,785 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle School - 04
1,133 students
- This school 632
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20
632 students
What this shows Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 compares
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▲ 95% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 76% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,456
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.4%
Asian 18.4%
White 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sioux Falls School District 49-5 reports $11,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School - 02 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School - 67 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - 03 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School - 04 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,819
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Sioux Falls
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Discovery Elementary - 26
Standard public school
873 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17
Standard public school
846 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Hayward Elementary - 38
Standard public school
728 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
Standard public school
690 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54
Standard public school
681 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
John Harris Elementary - 23
Standard public school
666 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~632 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20
How many students attend Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20?
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 has 632 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sioux Falls, SD. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 627 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20?
The student-teacher ratio at Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20?
56.2% of students at Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20?
The largest demographic group at Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 is African American at 45.4% of enrollment, in Sioux Falls, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20?
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 rank among schools in Sioux Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 ranks #6 of 22 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 schools in Sioux Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Sioux Falls School District 49-5?
Besides Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20, Sioux Falls School District 49-5 also operates Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students), Jefferson High School - 67 (1,888 students), and Washington High School - 01 (1,819 students). See the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 district page for the complete list.