OSCAR HOWE ELEMENTARY - 58

Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 is a public elementary school that is part of the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 school district, located in Sioux Falls, SD with about 579 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

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).

For more information, contact Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 at (605) 362-2752 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2801 Valley View Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
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OSCAR HOWE ELEMENTARY - 58 is a public school in Sioux Falls, SD with about 579 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
579
Teachers:
34.11
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 579 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending OSCAR HOWE ELEMENTARY - 58 is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.

White
72.0%
Hispanic/Latino
8.3%
Two or more races
8.3%
Black or African American
6.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.6%
Asian
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

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.