John Harris Elementary - 23

Summary:

John Harris Elementary - 23 is a public elementary school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serving 706 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Sioux Falls School District 49-5.

John Harris Elementary - 23 is a standout school, consistently ranking in the top 20% of South Dakota elementary schools over the past 10 years with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly outperforms the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with 68.54% of students proficient or better in ELA compared to 48.75% for the district and 50.04% for the state. John Harris Elementary - 23 also ranks in the top 10 South Dakota elementary schools for special education student performance and the top 25% for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 3.5% to 4.7% over the past few years, which is significantly better than the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools in the Sioux Falls School District, such as Susan B. Anthony Elementary - 66, Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16, and Rosa Parks Elementary - 15, John Harris Elementary - 23 significantly outperforms them in rankings, test scores, and chronic absenteeism rates. The school's success also highlights the potential for continued improvement, as it is still outperformed by the top-performing Challenge Center - 51 in the Sioux Falls School District and Inspiration Elementary - 08 in the Brandon Valley School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3501 E 49th St
       Sioux Falls, SD  57103


(605) 371-4111

District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5

SchoolDigger Rank:
25th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,817 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  686

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.9%
Two or more races:
7.3%
African American:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.3% Help


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Compare Details John Harris Elementary - 23 ranks better than 87.6% of elementary schools in South Dakota. It also ranks 4th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.61. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.9%), two or more races (7.3%), African American (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John Harris Elementary - 23 is 18.1. 21 elementary schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Harris Elementary - 23 is $9,817. 21 elementary schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John Harris Elementary - 23:

SchoolDigger ranks John Harris Elementary - 23 25th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See John Harris Elementary - 23 in the ranking list.)

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Sioux Falls School District 49-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Sioux Falls School District 49-5 72nd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John Harris Elementary - 23

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Rank History for all students at John Harris Elementary - 23

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 76.76 18th 187 90.4%
2004 66.50 61st 189 67.7%
2005 70.60 42nd 194 78.4%
2006 71.13 44th 197 77.7%
2007 74.58 25th 194 87.1%
2008 76.21 16th 194 91.8%
2009 79.06 12th 196 93.9%
2010 78.91 21st 206 89.8%
2011 80.08 15th 205 92.7%
2012 75.33 33rd 214 84.6%
2013 74.64 36th 201 82.1%
2015 80.55 18th 209 91.4%
2016 75.58 29th 206 85.9%
2017 72.07 43rd 207 79.2%
2018 69.28 55th 204 73.0%
2019 67.10 58th 206 71.8%
2021 79.12 26th 202 87.1%
2022 79.86 34th 202 83.2%
2023 79.72 26th 204 87.3%
2024 80.61 25th 201 87.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John Harris Elementary - 23

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 89.33 4th 61 93.4%
2023 88.19 5th 72 93.1%
2024 80.33 9th 72 87.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John Harris Elementary - 23

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.28 52nd 121 57.0%
2019 62.09 38th 121 68.6%
2021 75.36 17th 106 84.0%
2022 67.58 19th 80 76.3%
2023 61.55 34th 112 69.6%
2024 70.23 22nd 110 80.0%
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Rank History for Female students at John Harris Elementary - 23

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.02 59th 163 63.8%
2019 63.27 46th 155 70.3%
2021 79.37 17th 151 88.7%
2022 77.66 27th 150 82.0%
2023 77.32 27th 154 82.5%
2024 77.28 28th 165 83.0%
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Rank History for Male students at John Harris Elementary - 23

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.68 39th 170 77.1%
2019 72.37 36th 160 77.5%
2021 77.34 25th 157 84.1%
2022 81.68 24th 154 84.4%
2023 80.89 21st 166 87.3%
2024 81.87 23rd 161 85.7%
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Rank History for White students at John Harris Elementary - 23

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.50 58th 186 68.8%
2019 61.88 61st 191 68.1%
2021 78.92 20th 185 89.2%
2022 80.78 26th 184 85.9%
2023 80.86 25th 185 86.5%
2024 78.76 26th 184 85.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for John Harris Elementary - 23

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 413 413
1993 470 5 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 481
1994 563 5 4 1 4 n/a n/a 0 577
1995 507 4 8 0 7 n/a n/a 0 526
1996 507 4 8 0 7 n/a n/a 0 526
1997 508 4 10 0 6 n/a n/a 0 528
1998 479 6 8 1 4 n/a n/a 0 498
1999 509 11 8 1 4 n/a n/a 0 533
2000 503 8 9 1 3 n/a n/a 0 524
2001 542 5 9 3 5 n/a n/a 0 564
2002 564 6 15 1 4 n/a n/a 0 590
2003 564 6 15 1 4 n/a n/a 0 590
2004 586 6 13 3 5 n/a n/a 0 613
2005 623 7 10 4 3 n/a n/a 0 647
2006 612 5 9 3 3 n/a n/a 0 632
2007 590 6 7 3 6 n/a n/a 0 612
2008 581 7 13 4 9 n/a n/a 0 614
2009 551 10 20 6 8 n/a n/a 0 595
2010 571 12 19 6 7 n/a n/a 0 615
2011 559 24 19 11 13 0 3 0 629
2012 558 22 23 11 10 0 5 0 629
2013 559 26 20 14 9 0 5 0 633
2014 565 27 22 18 7 0 6 0 645
2015 570 30 18 19 10 1 11 0 659
2016 589 32 11 27 7 1 19 0 686
2017 574 31 12 31 4 1 21 0 674
2018 584 27 15 28 11 1 22 0 688
2019 580 31 12 18 7 1 25 0 674
2020 596 25 6 20 7 1 28 0 683
2021 581 31 9 23 10 0 38 0 692
2022 585 32 8 29 6 0 39 0 699
2023 574 35 7 28 12 1 49 0 706
2024 555 37 10 21 13 0 50 0 686

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John Harris Elementary - 23

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 413 24.0 17.2 n/a
1993 481 32.3 14.9 n/a
1994 577 33.1 17.4 n/a
1995 526 31.0 17.0 n/a
1996 526 31.0 17.0 n/a
1997 528 29.1 18.1 1.3
1998 498 26.1 19.1 3.6
1999 533 26.3 20.3 3.9
2000 524 33.6 15.6 2.5
2001 564 36.0 15.7 3.9
2002 590 36.1 16.3 4.4
2003 590 36.1 16.3 4.4
2004 613 39.3 15.6 7.8
2005 647 39.5 16.4 9.1
2006 632 38.0 16.6 6.5
2007 612 37.5 16.3 7
2008 614 38.9 15.8 n/a
2009 595 40.6 14.7 7.1
2010 615 36.4 16.8 8.9
2011 629 37.9 16.5 11.9
2012 629 36.9 17.0 13
2013 633 36.5 17.3 16.4
2014 645 36.4 17.7 14.3
2015 659 37.0 17.8 16.7
2016 686 34.0 20.1 17.2
2017 674 35.5 18.9 14.7
2018 688 35.3 19.4 16.4
2019 674 35.3 19.0 15.3
2020 683 33.1 20.5 17.6
2021 692 33.7 20.4 19.2
2022 699 37.0 18.8 14.7
2023 706 39.0 18.0 15.9
2024 686 37.8 18.1 16.3

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 John Harris Elementary - 23

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 413 24.0 17.2 n/a
1993 481 32.3 14.9 n/a
1994 577 33.1 17.4 n/a
1995 526 31.0 17.0 n/a
1996 526 31.0 17.0 n/a
1997 528 29.1 18.1 1.3
1998 498 26.1 19.1 3.6
1999 533 26.3 20.3 3.9
2000 524 33.6 15.6 2.5
2001 564 36.0 15.7 3.9
2002 590 36.1 16.3 4.4
2003 590 36.1 16.3 4.4
2004 613 39.3 15.6 7.8
2005 647 39.5 16.4 9.1
2006 632 38.0 16.6 6.5
2007 612 37.5 16.3 7
2008 614 38.9 15.8 n/a
2009 595 40.6 14.7 7.1
2010 615 36.4 16.8 8.9
2011 629 37.9 16.5 11.9
2012 629 36.9 17.0 13
2013 633 36.5 17.3 16.4
2014 645 36.4 17.7 14.3
2015 659 37.0 17.8 16.7
2016 686 34.0 20.1 17.2
2017 674 35.5 18.9 14.7
2018 688 35.3 19.4 16.4
2019 674 35.3 19.0 15.3
2020 683 33.1 20.5 17.6
2021 692 33.7 20.4 19.2
2022 699 37.0 18.8 14.7
2023 706 39.0 18.0 15.9
2024 686 37.8 18.1 16.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for John Harris Elementary - 23

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $521 (6.3%) $7,801 (93.7%) $8,322
2021 $688 (8.0%) $7,929 (92.0%) $8,617
2022 $857 (9.2%) $8,501 (90.8%) $9,358
2023 $1,032 (10.5%) $8,786 (89.5%) $9,817

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John Harris Elementary - 23

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 58th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 26th of 204 Elementary schools
 15.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John Harris Elementary - 23)62.767.3
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)43.641.2
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John Harris Elementary - 23)62.777.9
 15.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)4947.7
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John Harris Elementary - 23)63.456.9
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)46.245.1
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (John Harris Elementary - 23)60.758.8
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)43.745.3
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John Harris Elementary - 23)64.568.2
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)51.345.9
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (John Harris Elementary - 23)46.755.5
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)39.137.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)40.539.4
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (John Harris Elementary - 23)49.556.4
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)34.937.7
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (John Harris Elementary - 23)63.564.3
 0.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)49.747
 2.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (John Harris Elementary - 23)56.864.3
 7.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)43.141.3
 1.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students674706
 4.7%
African American3135
 12.9%
American Indian712
 71.4%
Asian127
 41.7%
Hispanic1828
 55.6%
Pacific Islander11
White580574
 1%
Two or More Races2549
 96%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.3%15.9%
 0.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 686 students attended John Harris Elementary - 23.

John Harris Elementary - 23 ranks 25th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at John Harris Elementary - 23 are 81% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.


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