School Overview
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).
586
Total Students
33.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oscar Howe Elementary - 58
Demographic Student Count
White366
Hispanic87
Black52
Asian2
Two or More41
American Indian38
  • White
    366 (62.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    87 (14.8 %)
  • Black
    52 (8.9 %)
  • Two or More
    41 (7.0 %)
  • American Indian
    38 (6.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3 %)
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)362-2752
Website: http://www.sf.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 586
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 241
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 75
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 106
Grade 1 106
Grade 2 103
Grade 3 76
Grade 4 93
Grade 5 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Oscar Howe Elementary - 58
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten106
Grade 1106
Grade 2103
Grade 376
Grade 493
Grade 5102
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Oscar Howe Elementary - 58
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28949.3%
Male29750.7%
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