Challenge Center - 51

Summary:

Challenge Center - 51 is an exceptional elementary school located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serving 185 students in grades 2-5. This school has consistently been ranked the #1 elementary school in the state for the past 10 years, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, setting it apart from the surrounding schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5.

Challenge Center - 51 students consistently outperform the district and state averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 92.59% of Challenge Center - 51 students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 48.75% for the district and 50.04% for the state. The school also ranks #1 in the state for female, male, and white student performance, as well as for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, Challenge Center - 51 has maintained very low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 1.6% to 4.6% over the past few years, significantly lower than the district and state averages.

When comparing Challenge Center - 51 to the nearby schools in the Sioux Falls School District, it stands out as a clear leader in academic achievement. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, Challenge Center - 51 had 92.59% of students proficient or better in ELA, while the next highest nearby school, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65, had 66.34%. Despite its outstanding academic results, Challenge Center - 51 appears to be spending less per student than many of the nearby schools, indicating that it is effectively utilizing its resources to support student learning.


Detail:

Public 2-5

 3101 S 4th Ave
       Sioux Falls, SD  57105


(605) 367-6170

District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5

SchoolDigger Rank:
1st of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,141 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  177

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.4%
Hispanic:
5.1%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.4% Help


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Compare Details Challenge Center - 51 ranks better than 99.5% of elementary schools in South Dakota. It also ranks first 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 99.22. (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 (86.4%), Hispanic (5.1%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Challenge Center - 51 is 16.3. 16 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 Challenge Center - 51 is $6,141, which is the lowest among 25 elementary schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Challenge Center - 51:

SchoolDigger ranks Challenge Center - 51 1st of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Challenge Center - 51 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 Challenge Center - 51

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Rank History for all students at Challenge Center - 51

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 94.36 1st 187 99.5%
2004 90.02 1st 189 99.5%
2005 86.68 3rd 194 98.5%
2006 87.56 1st 197 99.5%
2007 87.10 2nd 194 99.0%
2008 85.88 2nd 194 99.0%
2009 91.27 1st 196 99.5%
2010 90.56 2nd 206 99.0%
2011 90.87 1st 205 99.5%
2012 91.20 1st 214 99.5%
2013 90.89 1st 201 99.5%
2015 99.57 1st 209 99.5%
2016 97.94 1st 206 99.5%
2017 99.26 1st 207 99.5%
2018 99.29 1st 204 99.5%
2019 99.13 1st 206 99.5%
2021 99.46 1st 202 99.5%
2022 99.28 1st 202 99.5%
2023 99.46 1st 204 99.5%
2024 99.22 1st 201 99.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Challenge Center - 51

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 100.00 1st 80 98.8%
2023 100.00 1st 112 99.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Challenge Center - 51

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.06 1st 163 99.4%
2019 98.61 1st 155 99.4%
2021 99.12 1st 151 99.3%
2022 99.20 1st 150 99.3%
2023 99.29 1st 154 99.4%
2024 99.06 1st 165 99.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Challenge Center - 51

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.08 1st 170 99.4%
2019 99.15 1st 160 99.4%
2021 99.34 1st 157 99.4%
2022 99.02 1st 154 99.4%
2023 99.27 1st 166 99.4%
2024 98.91 1st 161 99.4%
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Rank History for White students at Challenge Center - 51

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.30 1st 186 99.5%
2019 98.60 1st 191 99.5%
2021 99.29 1st 185 99.5%
2022 98.90 1st 184 99.5%
2023 99.26 1st 185 99.5%
2024 98.99 1st 184 99.5%
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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.

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Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Challenge Center - 51

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 88 0 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 94
2002 93 2 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 100
2003 93 2 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 100
2004 89 1 7 1 2 n/a n/a 0 100
2005 93 1 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 101
2006 93 1 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 100
2007 97 0 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 103
2008 106 1 6 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 114
2009 95 0 7 2 1 n/a n/a 0 105
2010 106 1 8 2 2 n/a n/a 0 119
2011 113 1 12 1 4 0 1 0 132
2012 130 0 14 1 5 0 0 0 150
2013 139 1 23 5 3 0 0 0 171
2014 127 0 21 3 0 0 3 0 154
2015 133 3 13 3 1 0 6 0 159
2016 122 1 16 4 1 0 6 0 150
2017 135 4 13 2 1 0 9 0 164
2018 126 4 13 4 1 0 8 0 156
2019 141 8 9 5 1 0 11 0 175
2020 140 6 11 6 1 0 14 0 178
2021 135 1 10 4 1 0 13 0 164
2022 143 1 8 5 0 0 9 0 166
2023 157 3 7 7 2 0 9 0 185
2024 153 4 2 9 1 0 8 0 177

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 Challenge Center - 51

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 94 4.0 23.5 0
2002 100 3.4 29.4 n/a
2003 100 3.4 29.4 n/a
2004 100 4.6 21.7 6
2005 101 4.7 21.5 6.9
2006 100 4.5 22.2 0
2007 103 4.4 23.4 9.7
2008 114 5.8 19.7 n/a
2009 105 5.8 18.1 7.6
2010 119 5.5 21.3 11.8
2011 132 8.1 16.1 14.4
2012 150 7.1 21.0 14
2013 171 8.1 21.0 10.5
2014 154 8.1 18.8 11
2015 159 8.0 19.8 13.8
2016 150 8.0 18.7 12.7
2017 164 7.3 22.3 17.1
2018 156 8.7 17.8 14.7
2019 175 7.9 22.1 15.4
2020 178 8.2 21.6 15.7
2021 164 8.7 18.8 14
2022 166 9.6 17.2 13.9
2023 185 10.1 18.2 11.9
2024 177 10.8 16.3 12.4

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 Challenge Center - 51

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 94 4.0 23.5 0
2002 100 3.4 29.4 n/a
2003 100 3.4 29.4 n/a
2004 100 4.6 21.7 6
2005 101 4.7 21.5 6.9
2006 100 4.5 22.2 0
2007 103 4.4 23.4 9.7
2008 114 5.8 19.7 n/a
2009 105 5.8 18.1 7.6
2010 119 5.5 21.3 11.8
2011 132 8.1 16.1 14.4
2012 150 7.1 21.0 14
2013 171 8.1 21.0 10.5
2014 154 8.1 18.8 11
2015 159 8.0 19.8 13.8
2016 150 8.0 18.7 12.7
2017 164 7.3 22.3 17.1
2018 156 8.7 17.8 14.7
2019 175 7.9 22.1 15.4
2020 178 8.2 21.6 15.7
2021 164 8.7 18.8 14
2022 166 9.6 17.2 13.9
2023 185 10.1 18.2 11.9
2024 177 10.8 16.3 12.4

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 Challenge Center - 51

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $492 (10.2%) $4,325 (89.8%) $4,817
2021 $842 (15.4%) $4,613 (84.6%) $5,454
2022 $720 (12.7%) $4,958 (87.3%) $5,678
2023 $922 (15.0%) $5,218 (85.0%) $6,141

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Challenge Center - 51

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1st of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 1st of 204 Elementary schools
 0%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Challenge Center - 51)88.790.7
 2.1%
   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 (Challenge Center - 51)94.398.2
 3.8%
   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 (Challenge Center - 51)10096.3
 3.7%
   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 (Challenge Center - 51)10098.1
 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 (Challenge Center - 51)98.198.2
 0%
   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 (Challenge Center - 51)92.5100
 7.6%
   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 (Challenge Center - 51)98.196.3
 1.8%
   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 (Challenge Center - 51)95.395.1
 0.3%
   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 (Challenge Center - 51)95.398.8
 3.4%
   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 Students175185
 5.7%
African American83
 62.5%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian97
 22.2%
Hispanic57
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White141157
 11.3%
Two or More Races119
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.4%11.9%
 3.5%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 177 students attended Challenge Center - 51.

Students at Challenge Center - 51 are 86% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Yes! Challenge Center - 51 is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 1st of 201 South Dakota elementary schools.


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