Serving 910 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 57% (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 18:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 910 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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
School Overview
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17's student population of 910 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
910 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 ranks within the top 20% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#88 out of 619 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
10%
3%
White
68%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17's ranking?
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 is ranked #88 out of 619 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, Rosa Parks Elementary - 15, Cleveland Elementary - 14 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% 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?
910 students attend Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17?
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 has a student ration of 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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