School Overview
Bridges at Horace Mann, located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serves as a specialized educational program within the Sioux Falls School District. Unlike a traditional neighborhood school, Bridges is a therapeutic day program designed to support students who have significant social, emotional, or behavioral needs that cannot be fully met in a standard classroom setting. The school focuses on providing a highly structured, supportive environment where students can work on developing the self-regulation and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed academically.

The program emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, often integrating therapeutic support with individualized instruction to address each student's specific barriers to learning. By maintaining smaller class sizes and specialized staffing, the school aims to help students stabilize their behaviors and, whenever possible, transition back to their home schools. Ultimately, Bridges at Horace Mann serves as a critical resource for families and students in the district, prioritizing holistic growth and the cultivation of a safe, inclusive environment for students navigating complex personal challenges.
52
Total Students
14.1
Full-Time Teachers
3.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
105.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bridges At Horace Mann - 52
Demographic Student Count
White26
Hispanic6
Black10
Two or More8
American Indian2
  • White
    26 (50.0 %)
  • Black
    10 (19.2 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (15.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (11.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (3.8 %)
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)367-6190
Website: http://www.sf.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 52
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 3.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 55
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 2
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 14

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bridges At Horace Mann - 52
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten2
Grade 15
Grade 28
Grade 39
Grade 414
Grade 514
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bridges At Horace Mann - 52
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female59.6%
Male4790.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)