Enrollment
690
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sioux Falls, SD
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
Federal NCES profile for Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 466627001344
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota.
- #16 of 22
- schools in Sioux Falls · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 5.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 has class sizes larger than 94% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 ranks #16 of 22 schools in Sioux Falls, SD.
School address
District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466627001344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.8%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, enrolling 690 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.7:1 is larger than about 94% of South Dakota schools and 45% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.8% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the South Dakota average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Dakota, bigger than 95% of state schools at 690 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 41 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 690 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Sioux Falls School District 49-5 spends $10,788 per pupil, 20% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Sioux Falls's public schools, it stands alongside Discovery Elementary - 26 (873 students): Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.7:1 vs 17.8:1).
Sioux Falls School District 49-5 also operates Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students) and Jefferson High School - 67 (1,888 students) alongside Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 compares
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 5.8% | ▼ 80% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 5% | - | - |
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.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,788
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
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 690 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sioux Falls School District 49-5, which includes Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65.
$10,788
Per student
-20%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.1%
State 33.1%
Federal 18.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School - 02 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School - 67 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington High School - 01 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - 03 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School - 04 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,954
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20
Standard public school
632 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~690 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
How many students attend Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65?
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 has 690 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sioux Falls, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65?
The student-teacher ratio at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 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 Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65?
5.8% of students at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65?
The largest demographic group at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Sioux Falls, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65?
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 rank among schools in Sioux Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 ranks #16 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.
Is Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 a good school?
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sioux Falls School District 49-5?
Besides Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65, 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.
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