- Enrollment
- 1,954
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sioux Falls, SD
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58
Federal NCES profile for Oscar Howe Elementary - 58, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 466627000813
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #15 of 16
- elementary schools in Sioux Falls · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 has class sizes larger than 91% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 ranks #15 of 16 elementary schools in Sioux Falls, SD.
School address
District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466627000813 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 466627000813 · Sioux Falls, SD Elementary · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 18.4:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students)
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 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 608
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58
608 students
What this shows Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 compares
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 35% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▲ 19% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 91% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.0%
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 608 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 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 Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School - 02 | Larger | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - 03 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School - 04 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oscar Howe Elementary - 58'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
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
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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oscar Howe Elementary - 58
How many students attend Oscar Howe Elementary - 58?
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 has 608 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sioux Falls, SD. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oscar Howe Elementary - 58?
The student-teacher ratio at Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 is 18.4:1, which is 35% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oscar Howe Elementary - 58?
34.3% of students at Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oscar Howe Elementary - 58?
The largest demographic group at Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Sioux Falls, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oscar Howe Elementary - 58?
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 rank among elementary schools in Sioux Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 ranks #15 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 Oscar Howe Elementary - 58, 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.