- Enrollment
- 1,954
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sioux Falls, SD
Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16
Federal NCES profile for Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 466627000585
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16 earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #6 of 16
- elementary schools in Sioux Falls · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16 has class sizes larger than 80% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16 ranks #6 of 16 elementary schools in Sioux Falls, SD.
School address
District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466627000585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16 held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 466627000585 · Sioux Falls, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 16.4:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students)
Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16 held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16 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 444
Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16
444 students
What this shows Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16 reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16 compares
Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 21% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 80% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.6%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
African American 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16 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 Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School - 67 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - 03 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School - 04 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16'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 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
Adventure Elementary - 10
Standard public school
440 students 18.3:1 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 (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16
How many students attend Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16?
Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16 has 444 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sioux Falls, SD. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16?
The student-teacher ratio at Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16 is 16.4:1, which is 21% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16?
22.8% of students at Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16?
The largest demographic group at Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16 is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Sioux Falls, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16?
Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16 has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16 rank among elementary schools in Sioux Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16 ranks #6 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 Sioux Falls School District 49-5?
Besides Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16, 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.