District Demographic Report EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. Purpose of Report: To inform the Board of the 2013 District demographics.

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1 District Demographic Report EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Purpose of Report: To inform the Board of the 2013 District demographics. The Sioux Falls School District is committed to its mission: to educate and prepare each student to succeed in a changing world. The demographical information provided in this report highlights the District s academic success and the diverse students served. The District employs 2,945 staff members 1,690 of which are classroom teachers. Of these teachers, 64% have a Master s degree or beyond. More than 1,200 classified employees support our students by providing a wide range of services everything from serving nutritious meals to making our facilities safe and welcoming. Sioux Falls Public Schools serve 22,601 students in kindergarten through 12th grade and 1,082 children in pre-kindergarten programs. The District celebrates the opportunity to serve a diverse student population. Diversity of student ability, cultures and wealth provide for a richer learning environment for all. Staff members embrace each student as an individual learner. The District s Special Education programs support 13.8% of the student population. The percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-priced meals serves at nearly 50% District-wide - is a constant reminder of the needs in our community. The student population is comprised of 69.6% white students and 30.4% minority students. Sioux Falls students continue to perform above state and national averages on accountability tests, the ACT and Advanced Placement tests. Administrative Recommendation to School Board: Acknowledge the informational report on District Demographics. Report Prepared by: Community Relations October 14, 2013 Presented by: DeeAnn Konrad

2 Delivering Premium Secretarial Vision/Mission Services and the Reception Support Enrollment your Business Needs. Free/Reduced English Language Learners Staff Statistics Professional Development Our Successes Sioux Falls School District DISTRICT DEMOGRAPHIC REPORT

3 Sioux Falls Public Schools Our Mission to educate and prepare each student to succeed in a changing world. Our Vision It is the vision of the Sioux Falls School District to provide opportunities and challenges for each student to succeed as a lifelong learner in a changing world. The District values a highly trained and committed workforce, continually evaluating and improving their own and student performance. The District recognizes its role as a key contributor to the social, civic and economic foundation of this community. To achieve this vision, we must ignite the hearts and minds of our students, staff, families, the business community and citizens.

4 K-12 Enrollment 23,300 22,800 22,300 22,332 22,601 21,800 21,926 21,300 21,411 20,800 20,300 19,800 19,549 19,540 19,601 19,814 20,055 20,333 20,905 19,300 18, Official Fall Enrollment

5 Student Demographics White population 69.6% Ethnic diversity 30.4% Approximately a 1% to 2% shift towards greater diversity in the past 15 years

6 Student Demographics SFSD special education population equals 3,485 students or 13.8% of K-12 student enrollment 5-yr trend remains the same If SFSD special education population were a school district by itself, it would be the 5 th largest school district in SD In addition to 22,601 K-12 students, the District serves 1,082 students in PreK programs

7 Student Demographics English Language Learners 2,137 (Growth of additional ELL students each year for the past 17 yrs.) More than 60 spoken languages (70+ dialects spoken)

8 Our Challenge Free/Reduced Meals Based upon end of May 2013 enrollment Elem MS HS

9 Our Staff 2,945 total staff members 64% of all teachers have Masters 1,690 teachers (57% of total staff) 160 new teachers in 2013; second to 175 new teachers in 2012 New Teachers 10 Yr. Avg 5 Yr. Avg New Teachers

10 Our Professional Development 91,550 hours offered during the school year = average of 30.5 hrs. per employee

11 Our Success ACT Scores Sioux Falls South Dakota National

12 Our Success Advanced Placement Tests (Score of 3.0 or Higher) Sioux Falls 70% South Dakota 65.1% Nation 60.8% 40% of all juniors and seniors were enrolled in at least one AP course. SFSD students are 16% of SD s student population, but make up 44.3% of those taking AP exams.

13 Our Success 4 Year Cohort Graduation Rate = 81.4% 4 year cohort graduates plus students who continue beyond 4 years plus students who complete GED = 92%

14 Delivering Premium Secretarial Services and the Reception Support your Business Needs. Vision/Mission Enrollment Free/Reduced English Language Learners Staff Statistics Professional Development Our Successes Sioux Falls School District DISTRICT DEMOGRAPHIC REPORT