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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 952 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17's student population of 952 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
952 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 ranks within the top 20% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#96 out of 636 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
9%
3%
White
70%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 is ranked #96 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 often compared to?
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17is often viewed alongside schools like Oscar Howe Elementary - 58, Cleveland Elementary - 14, Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17?
952 students attend Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17?
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 offer ?
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 part of?
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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