Fred Assam Elementary - 06

7700 E Willowwood St
Sioux Falls, SD 57110

www.brandonvalley.k12.sd.us/fae

531 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Fred Assam Elementary is a highly-regarded public school located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serving as a key component of the Brandon Valley School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, placing a strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and social-emotional growth. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success while cultivating a sense of community and school pride.

Beyond its core academic mission, Fred Assam Elementary is known for its active partnership with families and the broader Brandon Valley community. The school environment is characterized by dedicated staff members who prioritize individualized attention and innovative teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs. With its convenient location on Willowwood Street and access to the district's robust educational resources, the school remains a focal point for families in the region who value a well-rounded and collaborative educational experience for their children.

531

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fred Assam Elementary - 06
Demographic	Student Count
White	455
Hispanic	27
Black	6
Asian	5
Two or More	36
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
455 (85.7%)
Two or More
36 (6.8%)
Hispanic
27 (5.1%)
Black
6 (1.1%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Phone:	(605)582-1500
Website:	http://www.brandonvalley.k12.sd.us/fae
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 136

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 100