Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65

www.sf.k12.sd.us

690 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School is a public institution located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serving students as part of the Sioux Falls School District. Named in honor of the first Hispanic Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, the school reflects a commitment to academic excellence and inclusivity, fostering a supportive environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core academic subjects while encouraging social-emotional development and civic responsibility.

As part of the broader Sioux Falls educational community, the school emphasizes technology integration and community engagement to prepare students for future success. It maintains a partnership with families and the local neighborhood to provide a well-rounded educational experience. For families interested in specific curriculum details, current academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the district’s official website at [www.sf.k12.sd.us](http://www.sf.k12.sd.us) serves as the primary resource for up-to-date information regarding the school’s operations and programs.

690

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
Demographic	Student Count
White	514
Hispanic	121
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	40
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
514 (74.5%)
Hispanic
121 (17.5%)
Two or More
40 (5.8%)
Black
7 (1.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)367-4655
Website:	http://www.sf.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	690
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	59
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 25

Kindergarten 133

Grade 1 138

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	133
Grade 1	138
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	102
Grade 4	96
Grade 5	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	361	52.3%
Male	329	47.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)