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Lowell Elementary - 28 vs. Cleveland Elementary - 14

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School Overview

School
Lowell Elementary - 28
710 W 18th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Cleveland Elementary - 14
1000 S Edward Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lowell Elementary - 28 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cleveland Elementary - 14 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 15-19% (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 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
423 students
479 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lowell Elementary - 28 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cleveland Elementary - 14 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lowell Elementary - 28.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cleveland Elementary - 14.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lowell Elementary - 28 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cleveland Elementary - 14 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Elementary - 28 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 Cleveland Elementary - 14 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

#480 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
#597 out of 619 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lowell Elementary - 28, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cleveland Elementary - 14, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowell Elementary - 28 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 Cleveland Elementary - 14 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.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowell Elementary - 28 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 Cleveland Elementary - 14 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.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowell Elementary - 28 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 Cleveland Elementary - 14 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 Lowell Elementary - 28 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cleveland Elementary - 14 by grade.
Pre-K Students
55
87
Kindergarten Students
64
68
Grade 1 Students
60
73
Grade 2 Students
67
69
Grade 3 Students
47
62
Grade 4 Students
72
60
Grade 5 Students
58
60

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lowell Elementary - 28, 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 Cleveland Elementary - 14, 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%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lowell Elementary - 28, 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 Cleveland Elementary - 14, 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
28%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lowell Elementary - 28, 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 Cleveland Elementary - 14, 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
16%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lowell Elementary - 28, 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 Cleveland Elementary - 14, 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
30%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lowell Elementary - 28, 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 Cleveland Elementary - 14, 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
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lowell Elementary - 28, 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 Cleveland Elementary - 14, 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
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lowell Elementary - 28, 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 Cleveland Elementary - 14, 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
62%
63%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lowell Elementary - 28, 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 Cleveland Elementary - 14, 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
16%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lowell Elementary - 28, 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cleveland Elementary - 14, 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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