Challenge Center - 51 vs. John Harris Elementary - 23
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Challenge Center - 51 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at John Harris Elementary - 23 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Challenge Center - 51.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Challenge Center - 51.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Harris Elementary - 23.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Harris Elementary - 23.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Challenge Center - 51 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John Harris Elementary - 23 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Challenge Center - 51 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John Harris Elementary - 23 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Challenge Center - 51, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2023)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John Harris Elementary - 23, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2023)")
(Top 1% in SD)
(Top 20% in SD)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Challenge Center - 51 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Harris Elementary - 23 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)")
(Top 1% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 30% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Challenge Center - 51 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Harris Elementary - 23 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)")
(Top 1% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 10% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Challenge Center - 51 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Harris Elementary - 23 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![This chart displays the students of Challenge Center - 51 by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Challenge Center - 51 by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of John Harris Elementary - 23 by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of John Harris Elementary - 23 by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Challenge Center - 51, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at John Harris Elementary - 23, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Challenge Center - 51, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John Harris Elementary - 23, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Challenge Center - 51, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John Harris Elementary - 23, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Challenge Center - 51, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John Harris Elementary - 23, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1997-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Challenge Center - 51, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John Harris Elementary - 23, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Challenge Center - 51, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John Harris Elementary - 23, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Challenge Center - 51, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of John Harris Elementary - 23, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Challenge Center - 51, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John Harris Elementary - 23, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1997-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Challenge Center - 51, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John Harris Elementary - 23, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Challenge Center - 51 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
John Harris Elementary - 23 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 177 students in grades 2-5, Challenge Center - 51 ranks in the top 1% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Serving 686 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Harris Elementary - 23 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
2-5
PK-5
Total Students
177 students
686 students
% Male | % Female
66% | 34%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
38 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#73 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
63%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
22
Kindergarten Students
-
106
Grade 1 Students
-
115
Grade 2 Students
18
120
Grade 3 Students
51
112
Grade 4 Students
54
114
Grade 5 Students
54
97
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
86%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
