Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kennedy Elementary - 08 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kennedy Elementary - 08's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
413 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Kennedy Elementary - 08 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy Elementary - 08 is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#168 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
20%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
62%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennedy Elementary - 08's ranking?
Kennedy Elementary - 08 is ranked #168 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Kennedy Elementary - 08 often compared to?
Kennedy Elementary - 08is often viewed alongside schools like Buchanan Elementary - 03, Jefferson Elementary - 06 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Elementary - 08?
413 students attend Kennedy Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kennedy Elementary - 08 students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kennedy Elementary - 08?
Kennedy Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kennedy Elementary - 08 offer ?
Kennedy Elementary - 08 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kennedy Elementary - 08 part of?
Kennedy Elementary - 08 is part of Pierre School District 32-2.
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