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John Harris Elementary - 23

3501 E 49th St, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103

Top 10% School in South Dakota

Ranked 11 of 118 in South Dakota

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John Harris Elementary - 23

3501 E 49th St, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103

Top 10% School in South Dakota

Ranked 11 of 118 in South Dakota

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About John Harris Elementary - 23

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 64%
Reading 63%
State average proficiency is 64% in Math and 63% in Reading.
37
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
686
Total Students
$60066
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 80.9%
Asian 1.46%
Hispanic 3.06%
Black 5.39%
Two+ Races 7.29%
Native Am. 1.9%
White
80.9%
Asian
1.46%
Hispanic
3.06%
Black
5.39%
Two+ Races
7.29%
Native Am.
1.9%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 686
50.87%
349 Female
49.13%
337 Male

Student Population

686 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

686 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

John Harris Elementary - 23 Contact Information

Address

3501 E 49th St, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103

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Phone

(605) 371-4111

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TOP 11 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
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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 2:45 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

This time of year, John Harris Elementary is full of energy and community spirit. The school recently opened its doors for the 2025–26 school year with an inviting Open House event. Students and families were able to explore classrooms, meet staff, and get excited for the year ahead. This set a warm and friendly tone from the start.

John Harris is also helping families through the district's free summer meals program, which is another good thing. Many families were happy to get extra help during the summer break when meals were provided to kids under 18. This made sure that kids stayed fed and full of energy even when they weren't in school.

FAQ

Q1. What does John Harris Elementary School care about?

Ans. The school puts a lot of emphasis on doing well in school, being creative, and thinking critically.

Q2. Are there any activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, there are music, arts, and club programs all year long.

Q3. How does the school support social-emotional learning?

Ans. Students learn how to work together, feel for others, and solve problems in a positive way.

Q4. Are different learning needs met?

Ans. Teachers give each student personalized lessons and chances to learn more.

Q5. How do families get involved?

Ans. Parent newsletters, volunteering, and family events all help people get involved with the school.

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
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

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
F

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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