Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65

www.sf.k12.sd.us

676 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

676

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
Demographic	Student Count
White	525
Hispanic	109
Black	11
Asian	3
Two or More	25
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
525 (77.7 %)
Hispanic
109 (16.1 %)
Two or More
25 (3.7 %)
Black
11 (1.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
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)367-4655
Website:	http://www.sf.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	676
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	59
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 33

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 119

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	107
Grade 1	109
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	94
Grade 4	117
Grade 5	119

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	348	51.5%
Male	328	48.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)