C
Below Average
58/100

Hawthorne Elementary - 56

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 601 N Spring Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 2nd percentile in South Dakota
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.09 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 76th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against South Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

58
Repit Score
out of 100
458
Students
enrolled
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%2/1003.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%76/100Students gain 1.09 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 76th percentile in South Dakota (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 2% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with South Dakota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −63 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−26 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency17% (−26 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Dakota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%25%reading -15 pts, math -32 pts7th percentile (list)
Black25%15%reading -1 pts, math -3 pts46th percentile (list)
Hispanic25%15%reading -9 pts, math -10 pts23rd percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native5%5%reading -16 pts, math -12 pts5th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%10%reading -14 pts, math -30 pts7th percentile (list)
Low-income27%17%reading -8 pts, math -14 pts14th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 601 N Spring Ave
City Sioux Falls
ZIP Code 57104
District 4666270
NCES School ID 466627000936
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 57104

Understanding the community around Hawthorne Elementary - 56 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,003
Per Capita Income $30,831
Poverty Rate 11.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%
High School or Higher 89.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $164,000
Median Rent $792
Owner-Occupied 42.3%
Renter-Occupied 57.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hawthorne Elementary - 56.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 30.8%
Hispanic/Latino 20.1%
Black 21.0%
American Indian 16.6%
Two or More Races 9.2%
Asian 2.0%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 458
Teachers (FTE) 31.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hawthorne Elementary - 56?
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 has a Repit School Score of 58 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary - 56?
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 has 458 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Elementary - 56 serve?
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hawthorne Elementary - 56 receive per student?
Hawthorne Elementary - 56 receives $12,493 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hawthorne Elementary - 56 in 57104 ▼
Avg Home Value
$224,487
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,313
1-Year Change
+2.6%
% Renters
57.7%

Other Schools in 57104

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026