Sioux Falls Board Approves Renberg Elementary Closure Over Enrollment Drop

The Sioux Falls School Board voted unanimously to close Renberg Elementary at the end of the 2026-27 school year and approved new attendance boundaries sending its students to Marcella LeBeau or Laura B. Anderson elementary schools. Renberg’s enrollment has fallen from about 198 students in 2018 to 87 this year, and the district cited the decline, limited prospects for nearby residential growth and projected annual savings of $500,000 to $700,000. Some parents mourned the loss of the small-school environment, saying it provided individualized support, including for students with special education needs, and one criticized the district’s communication about the decision.