Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54

2400 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103

www.sf.k12.sd.us

681 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harvey Dunn Elementary School is a public school located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serving students as part of the Sioux Falls School District. Named after the renowned South Dakota artist Harvey Dunn, the school is situated in a residential neighborhood on the city’s east side. It is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of foundational skills in a supportive, community-centered environment.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive school climate where students are encouraged to become life-long learners. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards of the Sioux Falls School District, Harvey Dunn Elementary integrates core academics with opportunities for social and emotional development. Through dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond, maintaining a strong partnership with families to support each child’s educational journey.

681

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54
Demographic	Student Count
White	431
Hispanic	47
Black	94
Asian	7
Two or More	73
American Indian	29

White
431 (63.3%)
Black
94 (13.8%)
Two or More
73 (10.7%)
Hispanic
47 (6.9%)
American Indian
29 (4.3%)
Asian
7 (1.0%)

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)371-4120
Website:	http://www.sf.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	681
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 117

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	117
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	103
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	97
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	341	50.1%
Male	340	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)