- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sioux Falls, SD
Fred Assam Elementary - 06
Federal NCES profile for Fred Assam Elementary - 06, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 460795001302
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred Assam Elementary - 06 earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of South Dakota schools.
- #7 of 16
- elementary schools in Sioux Falls · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 4.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred Assam Elementary - 06 has class sizes larger than 94% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred Assam Elementary - 06 ranks #7 of 16 elementary schools in Sioux Falls, SD.
School address
District: Brandon Valley School District 49-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460795001302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Fred Assam Elementary - 06 held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.3 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 460795001302 · Sioux Falls, SD Elementary · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 19.7:1 · 4.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Brandon Valley High School - 01 (1,381 students)
Fred Assam Elementary - 06 held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.3 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Fred Assam Elementary - 06 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brandon Valley
Brandon Valley High School - 01
1,381 students
- Brandon Valley
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07
829 students
- Brandon Valley
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
759 students
- Brandon Elemen
Brandon Elementary - 03
728 students
- Robert Bennis 542
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05
542 students
- This school 531
Fred Assam Elementary - 06
531 students
What this shows Fred Assam Elementary - 06 reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fred Assam Elementary - 06 compares
Fred Assam Elementary - 06 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 45% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.5% | ▼ 84% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 94% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,306
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
White 85.7%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Fred Assam Elementary - 06 is about as mixed as the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Brandon Valley School District 49-2 reports $10,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fred Assam Elementary - 06 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valley High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandon Elementary - 03 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred Assam Elementary - 06's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31
Standard public school
447 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16
Standard public school
444 students 16.4:1 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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fred Assam Elementary - 06
How many students attend Fred Assam Elementary - 06?
Fred Assam Elementary - 06 has 531 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sioux Falls, SD. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred Assam Elementary - 06?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred Assam Elementary - 06 is 19.7:1, which is 45% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fred Assam Elementary - 06?
4.5% of students at Fred Assam Elementary - 06 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred Assam Elementary - 06?
The largest demographic group at Fred Assam Elementary - 06 is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Sioux Falls, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred Assam Elementary - 06?
Fred Assam Elementary - 06 has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fred Assam Elementary - 06 rank among elementary schools in Sioux Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred Assam Elementary - 06 ranks #7 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 Brandon Valley School District 49-2?
Besides Fred Assam Elementary - 06, Brandon Valley School District 49-2 also operates Brandon Valley High School - 01 (1,381 students), Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 (829 students), and Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 (759 students). See the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 district page for the complete list.