Discovery Elementary - 26 vs. Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17
Should I attend Discovery Elementary - 26 or Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Discovery Elementary - 26 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 857 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Discovery Elementary - 26 ranks in the top 30% 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 55% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
857 students
941 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#169 out of 616 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#107 out of 616 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
14
121
Kindergarten Students
147
141
Grade 1 Students
143
126
Grade 2 Students
151
148
Grade 3 Students
142
139
Grade 4 Students
127
139
Grade 5 Students
133
127
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
80%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
9%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%