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3 schools in Sioux Valley School District 05-5

South Dakota · 742 students · 1 city

Sioux Valley School District 05-5's public schools, 3 in all, serve about 742 K-12 students inside South Dakota, an average of 247 per school.

4-year change in Sioux Valley School District 05-5

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
742
+74 (+11%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Sioux Valley School District 05-5 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn South DakotaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
742#34 of 50#8,030 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#47 of 50N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.4:1#30 of 50#4,900 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
13.3%#49 of 50#7,819 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Sioux Valley School District 05-5

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 653 to 742 students (up 14%) and from 41 to 52 full-time teachers (up 27%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Sioux Valley Elementary - 02VolgaElementaryKG-05372
Sioux Valley High School - 01VolgaHigh09-12214
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04VolgaMiddle06-08156

About Sioux Valley School District 05-5

Across 3 schools, Sioux Valley School District 05-5 educates about 742 students in South Dakota. By footprint it is a rural-scale district.

Looking at the level breakdown, Sioux Valley School District 05-5 spans 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Sioux Valley School District 05-5 runs about 247 students per school, 19% above the state mean of roughly 208.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Sioux Valley School District 05-5 has climbed 11% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 668 students to 742.

On allk12, the community for Sioux Valley School District 05-5 discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Sioux Valley School District 05-5?
Sioux Valley School District 05-5 operates 3 public K-12 schools in South Dakota, serving approximately 742 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Sioux Valley School District 05-5?
Sioux Valley School District 05-5 includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Sioux Valley School District 05-5?
Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 is the largest public school in Sioux Valley School District 05-5 by enrollment, with approximately 372 students.
What grade levels does Sioux Valley School District 05-5 serve?
Sioux Valley School District 05-5 serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 3 schools.