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Hawthorne Elementary - 56 vs. Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54

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School Overview

School
Hawthorne Elementary - 56
601 N Spring Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54
2400 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
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8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hawthorne Elementary - 56 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 662 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
458 students
662 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hawthorne Elementary - 56 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hawthorne Elementary - 56.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hawthorne Elementary - 56 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary - 56 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#601 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
#160 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hawthorne Elementary - 56, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
63%
(Top 20% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Elementary - 56 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Elementary - 56 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Elementary - 56 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hawthorne Elementary - 56 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 by grade.
Pre-K Students
126
118
Kindergarten Students
60
93
Grade 1 Students
60
86
Grade 2 Students
53
91
Grade 3 Students
48
91
Grade 4 Students
61
88
Grade 5 Students
50
95

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
17%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hawthorne Elementary - 56, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hawthorne Elementary - 56, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hawthorne Elementary - 56, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
21%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hawthorne Elementary - 56, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
31%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hawthorne Elementary - 56, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hawthorne Elementary - 56, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.79
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hawthorne Elementary - 56, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hawthorne Elementary - 56, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hawthorne Elementary - 56, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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