- Enrollment
- 1,954
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sioux Falls, SD
Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10
Federal NCES profile for Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 466627000597
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #5 of 22
- schools in Sioux Falls · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 has class sizes smaller than 79% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 ranks #5 of 22 schools in Sioux Falls, SD.
School address
District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466627000597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 shrank from 355 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 466627000597 · Sioux Falls, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 10:1 · 59.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students)
Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 shrank from 355 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 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 291
Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10
291 students
What this shows Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 compares
Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▲ 106% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 106% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 21% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 146 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
White 32.6%
African American 10.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.9%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 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 Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School - 02 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School - 67 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - 03 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School - 04 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10'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 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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10
How many students attend Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10?
Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 has 291 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sioux Falls, SD. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10?
The student-teacher ratio at Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 is 10:1, which is 26% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10?
59.2% of students at Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10?
The largest demographic group at Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 is Hispanic or Latino at 36.1% of enrollment, in Sioux Falls, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10?
Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 rank among schools in Sioux Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 ranks #5 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 Sioux Falls School District 49-5?
Besides Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10, 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.