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Rosa Parks Elementary - 15

5701 E Red Oak Dr, Sioux Falls, SD, 57710

About Rosa Parks Elementary - 15

Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 is a public elementary school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, that serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is in a city of medium size and has 610 students. With 41 full-time teachers and 1 full-time school counselor, the student-to-teacher ratio is 15:1, which is the same as the district average. There are 47% women and 53% men in the student body, and 47% of them are economically disadvantaged. Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 is a school with a lot of different kinds of students, including Hispanic, Asian, Black, and multiracial students. According to academic performance, 27% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math and 34% did the same in reading. This shows that the students faced more challenges than the state average. The school focuses on teaching basic reading and writing skills, as well as providing support programs for students who need extra help with their schoolwork. Rosa Parks Elementary is in a residential area of Sioux Falls, which gives it a culturally rich environment and a lot of community involvement. In general, the school does well in terms of diversity, bilingual programming, and stable staffing. However, it still needs to work on improving students' academic skills.

Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 Contact Information

Address

5701 E Red Oak Dr, Sioux Falls, SD, 57710

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Phone

(605) 371-4170

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 34%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 34% in Reading.
40
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
610
Total Students
$60066
Avg. Teacher Salary
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:00PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 42.95%
Asian 3.93%
Hispanic 26.23%
Black 15.41%
Two+ Races 8.36%
Native Am. 3.11%
White
42.95%
Asian
3.93%
Hispanic
26.23%
Black
15.41%
Two+ Races
8.36%
Native Am.
3.11%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 610
46.56%
284 Female
53.44%
326 Male

Student Population

610 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

610 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

This season, Rosa Parks Elementary is full of warmth and community spirit! Because the district is once again committed to student health, the school is once again providing free summer meals for kids and teens under 18. This helps many families stay fed during the break and makes summer less stressful.

FAQ

Q1. What does Rosa Parks Elementary do to help students learn?

Ans. The school puts a lot of emphasis on hands-on learning, creativity, and thinking critically.

Q2. Do they have arts programs?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in music, visual arts, and performance activities.

Q3. How is learning about social and emotional issues included?

Ans. Lessons teach kids how to be kind, work together, and talk to each other in a positive way.

Q4. Does the school help students with different learning needs?

Ans. Teachers give students different kinds of instruction and resources to meet their needs.

Q5. How do parents get involved?

Ans. Family nights, volunteering, and newsletters encourage parents to get involved.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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