Fred Assam Elementary - 06

Summary:

Fred Assam Elementary - 06 is a public elementary school located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 486 students. The school is part of the Brandon Valley School District 49-2, which is ranked 3 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fred Assam Elementary - 06 consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in South Dakota, with a statewide ranking between 2-15 over the past 10 years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 2nd out of 201 South Dakota elementary schools and achieved a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has maintained very low chronic absenteeism rates, with only 1.5% in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly lower than the state and district averages.

When compared to the nearby schools in the Brandon Valley School District and the Sioux Falls School District, Fred Assam Elementary - 06 stands out as a top-performing school, with significantly higher academic achievement and lower chronic absenteeism rates. This highlights the school's exceptional quality and the potential for other schools to learn from its best practices.

Detail:

Public K-4

7700 E Willowwood St
Sioux Falls, SD 57110

(605) 582-1500

District: Brandon Valley School District 49-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
2^nd of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,768

Students who attend Fred Assam Elementary - 06 usually attend:

Middle:	Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07
	Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
High:	Brandon Valley High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Number of students: 499

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.0%

Two or more races:

6.2%

Hispanic:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fred Assam Elementary - 06 ranks better than 99% of elementary schools in South Dakota. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.96. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86%), two or more races (6.2%), Hispanic (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 5.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fred Assam Elementary - 06 is 18.3, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2! (See more...)

Compare Fred Assam Elementary - 06 employs 27.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fred Assam Elementary - 06 is $9,768. 2 elementary schools in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fred Assam Elementary - 06:

SchoolDigger ranks Fred Assam Elementary - 06 2^nd of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Fred Assam Elementary - 06 in the ranking list.)

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Male students:

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Brandon Valley School District 49-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Brandon Valley School District 49-2 3^rd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fred Assam Elementary - 06

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Rank History for all students at Fred Assam Elementary - 06

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2010	69.24	58^th	206	71.8%
2011	73.04	42^nd	205	79.5%
2012	72.03	48^th	214	77.6%
2013	73.12	40^th	201	80.1%
2015	79.04	25^th	209	88.0%
2016	71.27	45^th	206	78.2%
2017	85.75	16^th	207	92.3%
2018	89.71	6^th	204	97.1%
2019	83.78	15^th	206	92.7%
2021	86.99	14^th	202	93.1%
2022	93.91	4^th	202	98.0%
2023	97.03	2^nd	204	99.0%
2024	97.96	2^nd	201	99.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fred Assam Elementary - 06

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	78.02	14^th	121	88.4%
2019	65.89	29^th	121	76.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Fred Assam Elementary - 06

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	87.86	6^th	163	96.3%
2019	75.48	26^th	155	83.2%
2021	86.88	9^th	151	94.0%
2022	91.33	6^th	150	96.0%
2023	94.92	4^th	154	97.4%
2024	97.17	2^nd	165	98.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Fred Assam Elementary - 06

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	89.83	4^th	170	97.6%
2019	89.13	7^th	160	95.6%
2021	87.07	12^th	157	92.4%
2022	95.02	4^th	154	97.4%
2023	97.68	2^nd	166	98.8%
2024	97.93	2^nd	161	98.8%

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Rank History for White students at Fred Assam Elementary - 06

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	92.37	4^th	186	97.8%
2019	82.94	12^th	191	93.7%
2021	90.60	5^th	185	97.3%
2022	91.87	5^th	184	97.3%
2023	96.84	2^nd	185	98.9%
2024	97.53	2^nd	184	98.9%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fred Assam Elementary - 06

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	220	13	11	4	2	n/a	n/a	250
2011	247	12	15	9	4	1	7	295
2012	303	18	15	12	3	0	11	362
2013	305	27	15	28	4	0	10	389
2014	355	32	19	25	5	0	15	451
2015	357	34	18	21	4	0	14	448
2016	321	28	15	17	7	0	12	400
2017	374	41	15	16	5	0	19	470
2018	391	41	11	17	2	0	22	484
2019	454	40	17	20	0	0	28	559
2020	448	27	19	23	0	1	20	538
2021	466	32	20	28	5	3	21	575
2022	388	10	6	14	1	1	19	439
2023	419	10	6	19	3	1	28	486
2024	429	7	5	23	3	1	31	499

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fred Assam Elementary - 06

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	250	16.2	15.4	30.8
2011	295	20.8	14.1	31.9
2012	362	25.4	14.2	8.6
2013	389	27.5	14.1	29.6
2014	451	32.3	13.9	23.7
2015	448	36.0	12.4	22.5
2016	400	31.0	12.9	21.5
2017	470	32.0	14.6	21.1
2018	484	31.6	15.2	20.7
2019	559	33.9	16.4	20.8
2020	538	31.6	16.9	15.6
2021	575	32.3	17.7	4.9
2022	439	25.0	17.4	2.5
2023	486	27.2	17.8	6.4
2024	499	27.2	18.3	5.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fred Assam Elementary - 06

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	250	16.2	15.4	30.8
2011	295	20.8	14.1	31.9
2012	362	25.4	14.2	8.6
2013	389	27.5	14.1	29.6
2014	451	32.3	13.9	23.7
2015	448	36.0	12.4	22.5
2016	400	31.0	12.9	21.5
2017	470	32.0	14.6	21.1
2018	484	31.6	15.2	20.7
2019	559	33.9	16.4	20.8
2020	538	31.6	16.9	15.6
2021	575	32.3	17.7	4.9
2022	439	25.0	17.4	2.5
2023	486	27.2	17.8	6.4
2024	499	27.2	18.3	5.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fred Assam Elementary - 06

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$314 (3.8%)	$7,951 (96.2%)	$8,265
2021	$350 (4.3%)	$7,808 (95.7%)	$8,158
2022	$714 (7.2%)	$9,189 (92.8%)	$9,904
2023	$606 (6.2%)	$9,162 (93.8%)	$9,768

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fred Assam Elementary - 06

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 15^th of 206 Elementary schools	Ranks 2^nd of 204 Elementary schools	6.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fred Assam Elementary - 06)	69.4	91.2	21.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brandon Valley School District 49-2)	70.7	73.3	2.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	49.1	45.3	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fred Assam Elementary - 06)	67.6	86.8	19.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brandon Valley School District 49-2)	69.8	69.5	0.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	52.7	51.1	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fred Assam Elementary - 06)	74.2	83.3	9.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brandon Valley School District 49-2)	75.4	75.8	0.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	50.3	47.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fred Assam Elementary - 06)	76.3	84.5	8.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brandon Valley School District 49-2)	72.3	75.5	3.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	49	47.7	1.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fred Assam Elementary - 06)	71.7	87.3	15.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Brandon Valley School District 49-2)	71.8	72.2	0.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)	53.2	49.7	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Fred Assam Elementary - 06)	71.7	85.6	13.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Brandon Valley School District 49-2)	65.1	64.7	0.4%
All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)	44.9	41.9	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	559	486	13.1%
African American	40	10	75%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	17	6	64.7%
Hispanic	20	19	5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	454	419	7.7%
Two or More Races	28	28
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.8%	6.4%	14.4%

Schools Near Fred Assam Elementary - 06

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fred Assam Elementary - 06	Public	K-4	7700 E Willowwood St	Sioux Falls	57110	Minnehaha County	Brandon Valley School District 49-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 582-1500	499	27	18.3	5.6%	429 (86.0%)	7 (1.4%)	23 (4.6%)	5 (1.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.2%)	98	2^nd of 201 public elementary schools	99.0%		97	2^nd of 204 public elementary schools	99.0%		88.3	90.5		89.4	89.4	93.7		91.5		$9,768	$606	$9,162
Rosa Parks Elementary - 15	Public	K-5	5701 E Red Oak Dr	Sioux Falls	57710	Minnehaha County	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 371-4170	610	41	14.9	47.0%	262 (43.0%)	94 (15.4%)	160 (26.2%)	24 (3.9%)	19 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (8.4%)	22.5	167^th of 201 public elementary schools	16.9%		16.1	178^th of 204 public elementary schools	12.7%	11	32.6	30.6	41.2	34.5	39.0	34.7	29.4	34.5	32.9	$10,185	$1,081	$9,103
Inspiration Elementary - 08	Public	K-4	3401 S Sparta Ave	Sioux Falls	57110	Minnehaha County	Brandon Valley School District 49-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 582-5890	320	21	15.6	17.5%	230 (71.9%)	32 (10.0%)	18 (5.6%)	16 (5.0%)	9 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.7%)	79.4	27^th of 201 public elementary schools	86.6%		83	21^st of 204 public elementary schools	89.7%	6	78.2	63.5		71.0	74.5	53.8		64.5		$10,132	$830	$9,302
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05	Public	K-4	2001 S Sioux Blvd	Brandon	57005	Minnehaha County	Brandon Valley School District 49-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 582-8010	562	34	16.7	9.4%	494 (87.9%)	6 (1.1%)	17 (3.0%)	5 (0.9%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.3%)	82	22^nd of 201 public elementary schools	89.1%		87	14^th of 204 public elementary schools	93.1%	8	61.8	69.1		65.8	64.7	77.2		71.6		$9,559	$519	$9,040
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20	Public	PK, KG-5	3701 E 3rd St	Sioux Falls	57103	Minnehaha County	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 367-6084	627	46	13.4	66.5%	95 (15.2%)	281 (44.8%)	73 (11.6%)	121 (19.3%)	26 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.9%)	18.5	176^th of 201 public elementary schools	12.4%		21.5	171^st of 204 public elementary schools	16.2%	5	29.1	26.7	41.9	32.2	25.6	23.8	27.9	25.6	37.2	$11,730	$1,802	$9,928
Cleveland Elementary - 14	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 S Edward Dr	Sioux Falls	57103	Minnehaha County	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 367-6150	479	38	12.6	75.6%	121 (25.3%)	185 (38.6%)	86 (18.0%)	11 (2.3%)	37 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.1%)	7.2	190^th of 201 public elementary schools	5.5%		6.5	198^th of 204 public elementary schools	2.9%	8	13.3	26.3	26.2	21.9	21.7	26.3	14.8	20.8	16.4	$11,430	$1,887	$9,542
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 S Bahnson Ave	Sioux Falls	57103	Minnehaha County	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 371-4120	662	36	18.2	39.9%	447 (67.5%)	84 (12.7%)	38 (5.7%)	5 (0.8%)	26 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (9.4%)	73	45^th of 201 public elementary schools	77.6%		72.4	52^nd of 204 public elementary schools	74.5%	7	52.2	54.5	61.5	56.2	67.8	64.8	58.3	63.5	57.3	$9,928	$1,034	$8,894
Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16	Public	K-5	501 S Highland Ave	Sioux Falls	57103	Minnehaha County	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 367-6160	421	27	15.8	38.5%	294 (69.8%)	29 (6.9%)	41 (9.7%)	4 (1.0%)	7 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (10.7%)	42.2	122^nd of 201 public elementary schools	39.3%		39	132^nd of 204 public elementary schools	35.3%	10	40.7	44.6	50.9	44.9	48.2	35.7	42.4	42.9	49.2	$9,966	$1,162	$8,803
Terry Redlin Elementary - 11	Public	PK, KG-5	1721 E Austin St	Sioux Falls	57103	Minnehaha County	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 367-6140	437	33	13.4	75.5%	125 (28.6%)	100 (22.9%)	84 (19.2%)	14 (3.2%)	68 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (10.5%)	6.2	191^st of 201 public elementary schools	5.0%		7.1	197^th of 204 public elementary schools	3.4%	6	22.2	17.5	21.6	20.5	9.5	15.8	15.7	13.5	25.5	$11,098	$1,974	$9,123
Brandon Elementary - 03	Public	PK, KG-4	501 Holly Blvd	Brandon	57005	Minnehaha County	Brandon Valley School District 49-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 582-6315	681	46	14.7	19.2%	536 (78.7%)	34 (5.0%)	46 (6.8%)	7 (1.0%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (7.3%)	87.7	10^th of 201 public elementary schools	95.0%		79.3	29^th of 204 public elementary schools	85.8%	19	64.8	79.5		72.8	70.4	79.5		75.3		$9,323	$682	$8,642

Frequently Asked Questions about Fred Assam Elementary - 06

What schools do graduates of Fred Assam Elementary - 06 attend?

Students who attend Fred Assam Elementary - 06 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07
Middle : Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
High : Brandon Valley High School - 01

What is the racial makeup of Fred Assam Elementary - 06?

Students at Fred Assam Elementary - 06 are 86% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

What district is Fred Assam Elementary - 06 in?

Brandon Valley School District 49-2

How many students attend Fred Assam Elementary - 06?

In the 2023-24 school year, 499 students attended Fred Assam Elementary - 06.

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Yes! Fred Assam Elementary - 06 is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 2^nd of 201 South Dakota elementary schools.

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