How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Discovery Elementary - 26 | Hayward Elementary - 38 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sioux Falls, SD | Sioux Falls, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 873 | 728 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.3:1 | 14.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.6% | 67.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Discovery Elementary - 26 | Hayward Elementary - 38 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,456 | $11,456 |
| District | Sioux Falls School District | Sioux Falls School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Discovery Elementary - 26 | Hayward Elementary - 38 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.1% | 27.7% |
| African American | 5.8% | 10.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.8% | 47.0% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 8.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Discovery Elementary - 26 | Hayward Elementary - 38 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 571:1 | 343:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 5.4% | 29.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 8 | 80 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.