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John Harris Elementary - 23 vs. Challenge Center - 51

Should you attend John Harris Elementary - 23 or Challenge Center - 51? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
John Harris Elementary - 23
3501 E 49th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Challenge Center - 51
3101 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

John Harris Elementary - 23 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Challenge Center - 51 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 686 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Harris Elementary - 23 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Serving 177 students in grades 2-5, Challenge Center - 51 ranks in the top 1% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
2-5
Total Students
686 students
177 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John Harris Elementary - 23 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Challenge Center - 51 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
66% | 34%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Harris Elementary - 23.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Challenge Center - 51.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John Harris Elementary - 23 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Challenge Center - 51 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John Harris Elementary - 23 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 Challenge Center - 51 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

#73 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
#1 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John Harris Elementary - 23, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Challenge Center - 51, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in SD)
≥95%
(Top 1% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Harris Elementary - 23 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 Challenge Center - 51 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.
63%
(Top 30% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 1% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Harris Elementary - 23 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 Challenge Center - 51 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.
60-64%
(Top 10% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 1% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Harris Elementary - 23 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 Challenge Center - 51 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 John Harris Elementary - 23 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Challenge Center - 51 by grade.
Pre-K Students
22
-
Kindergarten Students
106
-
Grade 1 Students
115
-
Grade 2 Students
120
18
Grade 3 Students
112
51
Grade 4 Students
114
54
Grade 5 Students
97
54

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at John Harris Elementary - 23, 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 Challenge Center - 51, 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%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John Harris Elementary - 23, 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 Challenge Center - 51, 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
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John Harris Elementary - 23, 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 Challenge Center - 51, 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
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John Harris Elementary - 23, 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 Challenge Center - 51, 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
81%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John Harris Elementary - 23, 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 Challenge Center - 51, 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
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John Harris Elementary - 23, 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 Challenge Center - 51, 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.
0.34
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of John Harris Elementary - 23, 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 Challenge Center - 51, 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
10%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John Harris Elementary - 23, 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 Challenge Center - 51, 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
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John Harris Elementary - 23, 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 Challenge Center - 51, 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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