John Harris Elementary - 23

www.sf.k12.sd.us

706 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John Harris Elementary is a public school located in the southeastern part of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, operating as part of the Sioux Falls School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. It is known for maintaining a strong sense of community, encouraging active parent involvement, and providing a well-rounded education that emphasizes both core curriculum and personal development.

The school is situated in a stable residential area, and its facilities are designed to support a variety of learning styles and extracurricular interests. Like other institutions within the Sioux Falls School District, John Harris Elementary emphasizes the use of modern technology and evidence-based teaching strategies to prepare students for middle school success. With a dedication to high standards and student growth, the school remains a prominent educational pillar for the local families it serves.

706

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Harris Elementary - 23
Demographic	Student Count
White	574
Hispanic	28
Black	35
Asian	7
Two or More	49
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	1

White
574 (81.3 %)
Two or More
49 (6.9 %)
Black
35 (5.0 %)
Hispanic
28 (4.0 %)
American Indian
12 (1.7 %)
Asian
7 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)371-4111
Website:	http://www.sf.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	706
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 113