Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 vs. Cleveland Elementary - 14
Should I attend Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 or Cleveland Elementary - 14? 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
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Cleveland Elementary - 14 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cleveland Elementary - 14 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
941 students
487 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#107 out of 616 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#596 out of 616 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
121
86
Kindergarten Students
141
75
Grade 1 Students
126
58
Grade 2 Students
148
68
Grade 3 Students
139
67
Grade 4 Students
139
71
Grade 5 Students
127
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
4%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
14%
% Black
7%
41%
% White
71%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%