- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sioux Falls, SD
Falls Academy - 08
Federal NCES profile for Falls Academy - 08, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 463171001389
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falls Academy - 08 earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of South Dakota schools.
- #22 of 22
- schools in Sioux Falls · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Falls Academy - 08 has class sizes larger than 99% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Falls Academy - 08 ranks #22 of 22 schools in Sioux Falls, SD.
School address
District: West Central School District 49-7 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463171001389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Falls Academy - 08 held near 24 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 1.6 → 1.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 463171001389 · Sioux Falls, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 29:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: West Central High School - 01 (408 students)
Falls Academy - 08 held near 24 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 1.6 → 1.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Falls Academy - 08 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Central H
West Central High School - 01
408 students
- West Central H
West Central Hartford Elementary - 05
368 students
- West Central H
West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02
310 students
- West Central M
West Central Middle School - 04
297 students
- This school 29
Falls Academy - 08
29 students
- Brighten Trans 6
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07
6 students
What this shows Falls Academy - 08 reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How Falls Academy - 08 compares
Falls Academy - 08 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 | 29:1 | ▲ 113% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 58% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
29:1
students per teacher
- 113% above state mean
Top 99% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,992
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 69.0%
White 20.7%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 3.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Falls Academy - 08 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for West Central School District 49-7 reports $10,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Falls Academy - 08 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Central Middle School - 04 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falls Academy - 08's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~29 students)
Frequently asked questions about Falls Academy - 08
How many students attend Falls Academy - 08?
Falls Academy - 08 has 29 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Sioux Falls, SD. CCD year-over-year: 25 (2022-23) → 24 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falls Academy - 08?
The student-teacher ratio at Falls Academy - 08 is 29:1, which is 113% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Falls Academy - 08?
12.0% of students at Falls Academy - 08 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falls Academy - 08?
The largest demographic group at Falls Academy - 08 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 69.0% of enrollment, in Sioux Falls, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falls Academy - 08?
Falls Academy - 08 has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Falls Academy - 08 rank among schools in Sioux Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Falls Academy - 08 ranks #22 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 West Central School District 49-7?
Besides Falls Academy - 08, West Central School District 49-7 also operates West Central High School - 01 (408 students), West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 (368 students), and West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 (310 students). See the West Central School District 49-7 district page for the complete list.