How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lowell Elementary - 28 | Memorial Middle School - 04 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sioux Falls, SD | Sioux Falls, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 426 | 1,133 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 16.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.5% | 14.2% |
| 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 | Lowell Elementary - 28 | Memorial Middle School - 04 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Lowell Elementary - 28 | Memorial Middle School - 04 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.8% | 72.7% |
| African American | 12.9% | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 10.1% | 8.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lowell Elementary - 28 | Memorial Middle School - 04 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 213:1 | 377.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.6% | 15.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 55 | 96 |
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.