Serving 941 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 941 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17's student population of 941 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
941 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 ranks within the top 20% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#107 out of 616 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Black
7%
3%
White
71%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17's ranking?
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 is ranked #107 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 often compared to?
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17is often viewed alongside schools like Oscar Howe Elementary - 58, Cleveland Elementary - 14, Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17?
941 students attend Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17?
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 offer ?
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 part of?
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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