Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cleveland Elementary - 14 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Cleveland Elementary - 14 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Cleveland Elementary - 14's student population of 479 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Average Class Size
22 students
Cleveland Elementary - 14 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cleveland Elementary - 14 is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
8%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
18%
8%
Black
39%
3%
White
25%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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Cleveland Elementary - 14 is ranked #597 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Cleveland Elementary - 14 often compared to?
Cleveland Elementary - 14is often viewed alongside schools like Rosa Parks Elementary - 15, Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17, Lowell Elementary - 28 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Cleveland Elementary - 14?
479 students attend Cleveland Elementary - 14.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Cleveland Elementary - 14 students are Black, 25% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cleveland Elementary - 14?
Cleveland Elementary - 14 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cleveland Elementary - 14 offer ?
Cleveland Elementary - 14 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cleveland Elementary - 14 part of?
Cleveland Elementary - 14 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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