Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#484 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
7%
3%
White
70%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16's ranking?
Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 is ranked #484 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16?
421 students attend Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16?
Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 offer ?
Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 part of?
Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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