How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Jefferson High School - 67 | Lowell Elementary - 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sioux Falls, SD | Sioux Falls, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,888 | 426 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26.6% | 57.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Jefferson High School - 67 | Lowell Elementary - 28 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,493 | $12,493 |
| District | Sioux Falls School District 49-5 | Sioux Falls School District 49-5 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Jefferson High School - 67 | Lowell Elementary - 28 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.0% | 26.8% |
| African American | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.5% | 33.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.9% | 13.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 7.2% | 10.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Jefferson High School - 67 | Lowell Elementary - 28 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 314.7:1 | 213:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.1% | 25.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 55 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.