Oscar Howe Elementary - 58

2801 Valley View Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57106

www.sf.k12.sd.us

608 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Oscar Howe Elementary, located at 2801 Valley View Road in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is a public school serving the Sioux Falls School District. Named in honor of the renowned Yanktonai Dakota artist Oscar Howe, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a learning environment that encourages academic growth and creative development for its elementary-aged students. It operates under the district’s mission to provide comprehensive educational opportunities, focusing on foundational skills in core subjects while fostering personal responsibility and respect.

As a member of the Sioux Falls School District, the school utilizes the district’s standardized curriculum, which is designed to meet state educational benchmarks and support diverse learning styles. The facility at Valley View Road serves as a hub for local families, offering various extracurricular programs and community-centered activities. Parents and guardians interested in detailed information regarding student enrollment, school calendars, staff directories, and district-wide policies can access the official Sioux Falls School District website at [www.sf.k12.sd.us](http://www.sf.k12.sd.us).

608

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oscar Howe Elementary - 58
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	100
Black	64
Asian	7
Two or More	37
American Indian	34

White
366 (60.2%)
Hispanic
100 (16.4%)
Black
64 (10.5%)
Two or More
37 (6.1%)
American Indian
34 (5.6%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)

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:	Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Phone:	(605)362-2752
Website:	http://www.sf.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 100

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Oscar Howe Elementary - 58
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	118
Grade 2	101
Grade 3	102
Grade 4	104
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Oscar Howe Elementary - 58
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	281	46.2%
Male	327	53.8%

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