Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10

Summary:

Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 is a public elementary school serving 355 students in grades PK-5 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, which is part of the Sioux Falls School District 49-5.

Despite increased spending per student, Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of South Dakota elementary schools and significantly underperforms the district and state averages in academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population, and has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates. While the school performs relatively better for African American and Hispanic students compared to White students, the overall low performance across all subgroups suggests systemic challenges that need to be addressed.

In contrast, other elementary schools in the Sioux Falls area, such as Elementary Immersion Center - 43, All City Elementary - 50, and Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20, have shown stronger academic performance and may offer alternative options for parents seeking a higher-performing school for their children.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1600 N Wayland Ave
       Sioux Falls, SD  57103


(605) 367-6130

District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5

SchoolDigger Rank:
186th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,439 Help


Students who attend Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 usually attend:

Middle:    Whittier Middle School - 08
High:    Washington High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  330

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.2%
Hispanic:
30.6%
African American:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.8% Help


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Compare Details Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 ranks worse than 92.5% of elementary schools in South Dakota. It also ranks 18th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.78. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.2%), Hispanic (30.6%), African American (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 is 12.2, which is the 2nd best among 23 elementary schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 is $11,439, which is the 5th highest among 23 elementary schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10:

SchoolDigger ranks Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 186th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 in the ranking list.)

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Sioux Falls School District 49-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Sioux Falls School District 49-5 72nd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10

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Rank History for all students at Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 10.71 172nd 187 8.0%
2004 12.94 171st 189 9.5%
2005 12.93 180th 194 7.2%
2006 12.27 183rd 197 7.1%
2007 9.76 181st 194 6.7%
2008 14.85 175th 194 9.8%
2009 11.12 183rd 196 6.6%
2010 10.71 192nd 206 6.8%
2011 29.62 178th 205 13.2%
2012 28.20 180th 214 15.9%
2013 19.65 178th 201 11.4%
2015 11.43 194th 209 7.2%
2016 11.16 191st 206 7.3%
2017 14.22 192nd 207 7.2%
2018 20.81 179th 204 12.3%
2019 13.88 189th 206 8.3%
2021 14.71 182nd 202 9.9%
2022 11.19 187th 202 7.4%
2023 12.83 182nd 204 10.8%
2024 9.78 186th 201 7.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.95 5th 11 54.5%
2019 65.38 2nd 11 81.8%
2021 42.39 5th 11 54.5%
2022 58.28 3rd 10 70.0%
2023 70.23 2nd 15 86.7%
2024 45.84 7th 13 46.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.95 50th 62 19.4%
2023 21.72 60th 72 16.7%
2024 32.37 53rd 72 26.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.26 84th 121 30.6%
2019 33.26 89th 121 26.4%
2021 38.56 71st 106 33.0%
2022 44.14 42nd 80 47.5%
2023 34.21 75th 112 33.0%
2024 25.38 94th 110 14.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.10 140th 163 14.1%
2019 19.41 136th 155 12.3%
2021 15.70 134th 151 11.3%
2022 15.86 133rd 150 11.3%
2023 21.33 133rd 154 13.6%
2024 16.52 146th 165 11.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.23 146th 170 14.1%
2019 13.89 143rd 160 10.6%
2021 18.30 134th 157 14.6%
2022 14.42 137th 154 11.0%
2023 14.38 146th 166 12.0%
2024 7.98 152nd 161 5.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.67 1st 9 88.9%
2019 70.33 2nd 11 81.8%
2021 53.79 3rd 10 70.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.98 6th 18 66.7%
2019 50.33 8th 21 61.9%
2021 37.29 12th 18 33.3%
2022 49.03 10th 18 44.4%
2023 48.10 11th 21 47.6%
2024 44.34 9th 22 59.1%
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Rank History for White students at Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.31 170th 186 8.6%
2019 12.79 182nd 191 4.7%
2021 14.75 162nd 185 12.4%
2022 8.00 179th 184 2.7%
2023 10.61 177th 185 4.3%
2024 7.65 175th 184 4.9%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 324 324
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 317 317
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 340 340
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 340 340
1993 258 6 4 0 19 n/a n/a 0 287
1994 253 17 13 9 30 n/a n/a 0 322
1995 202 26 3 13 19 n/a n/a 0 263
1996 202 26 3 13 19 n/a n/a 0 263
1997 209 23 6 10 15 n/a n/a 0 263
1998 237 20 5 12 23 n/a n/a 0 297
1999 235 25 11 18 13 n/a n/a 0 302
2000 241 18 17 21 11 n/a n/a 1 309
2001 244 17 14 27 13 n/a n/a 0 315
2002 238 19 14 25 18 n/a n/a 0 314
2003 238 19 14 25 18 n/a n/a 0 314
2004 196 20 14 28 13 n/a n/a 0 271
2005 171 10 12 29 28 n/a n/a 0 250
2006 167 15 12 18 28 n/a n/a 0 240
2007 176 13 14 22 17 n/a n/a 0 242
2008 176 26 28 51 18 n/a n/a 0 299
2009 192 45 25 71 43 n/a n/a 0 376
2010 153 53 21 68 33 n/a n/a 0 328
2011 149 47 23 77 23 0 8 0 327
2012 155 66 18 114 24 0 7 0 384
2013 137 79 15 117 18 0 18 0 384
2014 128 78 22 122 24 1 26 0 401
2015 147 78 15 120 29 1 26 0 416
2016 152 75 11 123 24 0 28 0 413
2017 137 73 10 111 25 0 26 0 382
2018 132 69 18 104 15 0 37 0 375
2019 135 69 19 102 21 0 30 0 376
2020 119 63 22 117 25 0 21 0 367
2021 125 54 24 120 18 0 15 0 356
2022 128 43 22 114 28 0 27 0 362
2023 131 41 19 111 24 0 29 0 355
2024 116 43 13 101 29 0 28 0 330

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 324 18.8 17.2 n/a
1990 317 21.0 15.0 n/a
1991 340 21.2 16.0 n/a
1992 340 21.2 16.0 n/a
1993 287 19.0 15.1 n/a
1994 322 20.0 16.1 n/a
1995 263 19.6 13.4 n/a
1996 263 19.6 13.4 n/a
1997 263 18.6 14.1 52.5
1998 297 14.5 20.5 63
1999 302 15.2 19.9 63.6
2000 309 22.5 13.7 50
2001 315 22.5 14.0 60.3
2002 314 23.2 13.5 64.6
2003 314 23.2 13.5 64.6
2004 271 22.4 12.1 69.4
2005 250 21.2 11.8 71.6
2006 240 23.5 10.2 64.2
2007 242 24.7 9.8 70.2
2008 299 25.6 11.7 1.3
2009 376 30.3 12.4 77.1
2010 328 26.4 12.3 84.5
2011 327 27.4 11.9 80.7
2012 384 26.3 14.5 88
2013 384 26.9 14.2 89.8
2014 401 27.3 14.6 85.8
2015 416 28.0 14.8 88.9
2016 413 28.0 14.7 84.7
2017 382 29.9 12.7 82.7
2018 375 27.0 13.8 76.8
2019 376 26.0 14.4 79.3
2020 367 26.9 13.6 82
2021 356 26.9 13.2 83.4
2022 362 26.2 13.8 73.8
2023 355 29.4 12.0 72.7
2024 330 26.9 12.2 75.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 324 18.8 17.2 n/a
1990 317 21.0 15.0 n/a
1991 340 21.2 16.0 n/a
1992 340 21.2 16.0 n/a
1993 287 19.0 15.1 n/a
1994 322 20.0 16.1 n/a
1995 263 19.6 13.4 n/a
1996 263 19.6 13.4 n/a
1997 263 18.6 14.1 52.5
1998 297 14.5 20.5 63
1999 302 15.2 19.9 63.6
2000 309 22.5 13.7 50
2001 315 22.5 14.0 60.3
2002 314 23.2 13.5 64.6
2003 314 23.2 13.5 64.6
2004 271 22.4 12.1 69.4
2005 250 21.2 11.8 71.6
2006 240 23.5 10.2 64.2
2007 242 24.7 9.8 70.2
2008 299 25.6 11.7 1.3
2009 376 30.3 12.4 77.1
2010 328 26.4 12.3 84.5
2011 327 27.4 11.9 80.7
2012 384 26.3 14.5 88
2013 384 26.9 14.2 89.8
2014 401 27.3 14.6 85.8
2015 416 28.0 14.8 88.9
2016 413 28.0 14.7 84.7
2017 382 29.9 12.7 82.7
2018 375 27.0 13.8 76.8
2019 376 26.0 14.4 79.3
2020 367 26.9 13.6 82
2021 356 26.9 13.2 83.4
2022 362 26.2 13.8 73.8
2023 355 29.4 12.0 72.7
2024 330 26.9 12.2 75.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $1,479 (14.7%) $8,553 (85.3%) $10,032
2021 $1,759 (16.6%) $8,814 (83.4%) $10,573
2022 $2,272 (20.1%) $9,032 (79.9%) $11,305
2023 $2,146 (18.8%) $9,293 (81.2%) $11,439

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 189th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 182nd of 204 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10)26.813.7
 13.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)43.641.2
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10)35.725.5
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)4947.7
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10)40.937.3
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)46.245.1
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10)31.837.3
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)43.745.3
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10)41.429.4
 12%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)51.345.9
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10)20.79.8
 10.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)39.137.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)40.539.4
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10)13.811.8
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)34.937.7
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10)36.127.3
 8.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)49.747
 2.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10)29.124.9
 4.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)43.141.3
 1.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students376355
 5.6%
African American6941
 40.6%
American Indian2124
 14.3%
Asian1919
Hispanic102111
 8.8%
Pacific Islander00
White135131
 3%
Two or More Races3029
 3.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.3%72.7%
 6.6%


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Students who attend Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Whittier Middle School - 08
High : Washington High School - 01

Students at Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 are 35% White, 31% Hispanic, 13% African American, 9% American Indian, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 ranks in the bottom 7.5% of South Dakota elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 330 students attended Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10.


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