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Inspiration Elementary - 08

3401 S Sparta Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57110

Top 10% School in South Dakota

Ranked 8 of 118 in South Dakota

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About Inspiration Elementary - 08

Inspiration Elementary - 08 is a public elementary school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It serves students in kindergarten through fourth grade. The school is in a medium-sized city and has 320 students. With 20 full-time teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is 16:1, which is a little better than the district average. There are 56% female and 44% male students, and 18% of them are economically disadvantaged. Inspiration Elementary - 08 has a community that is somewhat diverse, with students from Black, Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial backgrounds. 67% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math, and 77% did the same in reading. These numbers are higher than the state average, showing that the students did well. The school focuses on a complete elementary curriculum that meets the needs of each student. There are programs that help students build basic skills in reading and math. The school is in a residential area of Sioux Falls, which is good for the community and makes the neighborhood a good place to live. In general, Inspiration Elementary - 08 has strong academic performance, good teaching, and a balanced learning environment, which is a good base for students to keep growing.

Inspiration Elementary - 08 Contact Information

Address

3401 S Sparta Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57110

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Phone

(605) 582-5890

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 77%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 77% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
320
Total Students
$60066
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 8 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Inspiration Elementary - 08

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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 3:00 PM

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 71.88%
Asian 5%
Hispanic 5.62%
Black 10%
Two+ Races 4.69%
Native Am. 2.81%
White
71.88%
Asian
5%
Hispanic
5.62%
Black
10%
Two+ Races
4.69%
Native Am.
2.81%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 320
56.25%
180 Female
43.75%
140 Male

Student Population

320 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Inspiration Elementary is growing and making new friends right now! The school's annual "Pumpkin Parade" took place not too long ago. There were a lot of bright decorations, laughter, and school spirit that night.Families and people from the community were invited to come. Everyone, including parents, students, and staff, wore costumes or holiday clothes and walked together, sharing snacks, stories, and smiles.This fun tradition brought people together and made memories for everyone.

FAQ

Q1. What does Inspiration Elementary want to do?

Ans. Through fun lessons, Inspiration Elementary encourages kids to be curious, creative, and love learning.

Q2. Are there programs outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can join after-school clubs, music, and arts.

Q3. How is social-emotional learning included?

Ans. Every day, students learn how to work together, be kind, and talk to each other in a positive way.

Q4. Does the school meet the needs of all kinds of learners?

Ans. All students get help through individualized instruction and extra resources.

Q5. How does the school include families?

Ans. Family events, chances to volunteer, and newsletters help families and schools work together better.

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

MLV

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

WR

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
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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