Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16

501 S Highland Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103

www.sf.k12.sd.us

444 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Eugene Field A+ Elementary is a public school located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serving students as part of the Sioux Falls School District. The school is distinct for its commitment to the "A+ Schools" model, which integrates the arts into every aspect of the curriculum. This approach encourages students to learn through creative exploration, hands-on activities, and interdisciplinary instruction, aiming to foster critical thinking and engagement beyond traditional classroom methods.

The school is deeply rooted in its local community, focusing on providing a supportive and inclusive environment for its diverse student body. By emphasizing the arts, Eugene Field aims to nurture the whole child, helping students develop both academic proficiency and personal creativity. Parents and community members interested in the school’s specific programs, academic calendar, or enrollment procedures can find further details through the official Sioux Falls School District website.

444

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	38
Black	32
Asian	4
Two or More	58
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	2

White
300 (67.6%)
Two or More
58 (13.1%)
Hispanic
38 (8.6%)
Black
32 (7.2%)
American Indian
10 (2.3%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Phone:	(605)367-6160
Website:	http://www.sf.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* 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 72

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	232	52.3%
Male	212	47.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)