Discovery Elementary - 26 vs. Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17
Should you attend Discovery Elementary - 26 or Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17? 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.
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School
Top Rankings
Discovery Elementary - 26 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
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 877 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Discovery Elementary - 26 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 59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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 32% (majority American Indian).
Serving 952 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
877 students
952 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Overall Testing Rank
#111 out of 636 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#96 out of 636 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
27
151
Kindergarten Students
148
123
Grade 1 Students
144
135
Grade 2 Students
149
115
Grade 3 Students
141
147
Grade 4 Students
148
140
Grade 5 Students
120
141
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
10%
% Black
6%
9%
% White
80%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.49
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%