SONIA SOTOMAYOR ELEMENTARY - 65
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 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 645 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
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.
For more information, contact Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 at (605) 367-4655 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4655
http://www.sf.k12.sd.us
SONIA SOTOMAYOR ELEMENTARY - 65 is a public school in Sioux Falls, SD with about 645 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Dakota
School Details
- Level:
-
Elementary School
(Career & Technical School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sioux Falls School District 49-5
- Total Students:
- 645
- Teachers:
- 34.3
- 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
* 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 645 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SONIA SOTOMAYOR ELEMENTARY - 65 is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
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.