John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57

4501 S Holbrook Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 661 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 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 61% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 661 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 20% in SD
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : John F. Kennedy Elementary serves the southwest part of Sioux Falls, SD, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most families within the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 0.7 miles to the nearest boundary.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57's student population of 661 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
661 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1987
School Calendar

School Rankings

John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 ranks within the top 20% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#120 out of 619 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

61%
42%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

55%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
3%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
7%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Black
7%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

White
73%
66%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
9%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
27%
0.45

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
13.3%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57's ranking?
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 is ranked #120 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 often compared to?
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57is often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Elementary - 26, Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57?
661 students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57?
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 offer ?
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 part of?
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 661 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : John F. Kennedy Elementary serves the southwest part of Sioux Falls, SD, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most families within the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 0.7 miles to the nearest boundary.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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