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Kennedy Elementary - 08 vs. Buchanan Elementary - 03

Should you attend Kennedy Elementary - 08 or Buchanan Elementary - 03? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Kennedy Elementary - 08
2306 Brookstone Loop
Pierre, SD 57501
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Buchanan Elementary - 03
100 N Buchanan Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Kennedy Elementary - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Buchanan Elementary - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 394 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 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Buchanan Elementary - 03 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 56% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than 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 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
394 students
422 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kennedy Elementary - 08 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buchanan Elementary - 03 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kennedy Elementary - 08.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buchanan Elementary - 03.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kennedy Elementary - 08 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buchanan Elementary - 03 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary - 08 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pierre School District 32-2 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Elementary - 03 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pierre School District 32-2 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#167 out of 636 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
#124 out of 636 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kennedy Elementary - 08, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Buchanan Elementary - 03, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in SD)(22-23 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 20% in SD)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy Elementary - 08 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pierre School District 32-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buchanan Elementary - 03 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pierre School District 32-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in SD)
59%
(Top 30% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy Elementary - 08 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pierre School District 32-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buchanan Elementary - 03 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pierre School District 32-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in SD)
50-54%
(Top 20% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy Elementary - 08 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pierre School District 32-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buchanan Elementary - 03 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pierre School District 32-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kennedy Elementary - 08 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Buchanan Elementary - 03 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
75
96
Grade 1 Students
60
61
Grade 2 Students
67
62
Grade 3 Students
68
71
Grade 4 Students
67
63
Grade 5 Students
57
69

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
18%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kennedy Elementary - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pierre School District 32-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Buchanan Elementary - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pierre School District 32-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kennedy Elementary - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pierre School District 32-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buchanan Elementary - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pierre School District 32-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kennedy Elementary - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pierre School District 32-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buchanan Elementary - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pierre School District 32-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buchanan Elementary - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pierre School District 32-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
61%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kennedy Elementary - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pierre School District 32-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buchanan Elementary - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pierre School District 32-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kennedy Elementary - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pierre School District 32-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buchanan Elementary - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pierre School District 32-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kennedy Elementary - 08, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pierre School District 32-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buchanan Elementary - 03, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pierre School District 32-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kennedy Elementary - 08, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pierre School District 32-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buchanan Elementary - 03, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pierre School District 32-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kennedy Elementary - 08, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pierre School District 32-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buchanan Elementary - 03, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pierre School District 32-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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