FRED ASSAM ELEMENTARY - 06
Fred Assam Elementary - 06 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 school district, located in Sioux Falls, SD with about 484 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Fred Assam Elementary - 06 has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Fred Assam Elementary is a highly-regarded public school located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serving as a key component of the Brandon Valley School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, placing a strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and social-emotional growth. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success while cultivating a sense of community and school pride.
Beyond its core academic mission, Fred Assam Elementary is known for its active partnership with families and the broader Brandon Valley community. The school environment is characterized by dedicated staff members who prioritize individualized attention and innovative teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs. With its convenient location on Willowwood Street and access to the district's robust educational resources, the school remains a focal point for families in the region who value a well-rounded and collaborative educational experience for their children.
For more information, contact Fred Assam Elementary - 06 at (605) 582-1500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 582-1500
FRED ASSAM ELEMENTARY - 06 is a public Title I school in Sioux Falls, SD with about 484 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Brandon Valley School District 49-2
- Total Students:
- 484
- Teachers:
- 31.68
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 484 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FRED ASSAM ELEMENTARY - 06 is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 80.8%
- Black or African American
- 8.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.