Rosa Parks Elementary - 15

www.sf.k12.sd.us

729 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rosa Parks Elementary is a public school located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, operating under the Sioux Falls School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. As part of a larger district, the school aligns its curriculum with state standards while striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a variety of educational programs and extracurricular opportunities.

The school takes its name from the iconic civil rights leader, a legacy that often informs the community’s focus on inclusivity, respect, and character development. Located on East Red Oak Drive, Rosa Parks Elementary serves as a neighborhood hub where faculty, staff, and families collaborate to ensure a safe and productive environment for young learners. For those seeking specific details regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or current academic initiatives, the district’s official website provides comprehensive resources and updates.

729

Total Students

45.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rosa Parks Elementary - 15
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	156
Black	131
Asian	41
Two or More	52
American Indian	31
Pacific Islander	2

White
316 (43.3 %)
Hispanic
156 (21.4 %)
Black
131 (18.0 %)
Two or More
52 (7.1 %)
Asian
41 (5.6 %)
American Indian
31 (4.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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)371-4170
Website:	http://www.sf.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	115

* 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

Kindergarten 134

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 106