John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57

Summary:

John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 is a public elementary school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serving 682 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This school consistently outperforms the Sioux Falls School District and the state of South Dakota in academic assessments, with 59.52% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 61.59% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the district's 48.75% and 41.96%, and the state's 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively.

John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 stands out for its exceptional performance across diverse student subgroups, ranking in the top 50 in the state for female students, male students, and white students in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school also ranks 14th in the state for special education students and 3rd in the state for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the school has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 8.8% to 12.2% over the past few years, which is lower than the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and state averages.

When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Laura Wilder Elementary - 31, Hayward Elementary - 38, and Garfield Elementary - 19, John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 significantly outperforms them in academic assessments and other key metrics. The school's performance is also noteworthy when compared to schools in the neighboring Harrisburg School District 41-2 and Tea Area School District 41-5, which have some high-performing schools but also struggle with lower-performing schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4501 S Holbrook Ave
       Sioux Falls, SD  57106


(605) 362-2784

District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5

SchoolDigger Rank:
44th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,691 Help


Students who attend John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 usually attend:

Middle:    Edison Middle School - 06
High:    Roosevelt High School - 03

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  682

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.6%
Two or more races:
9.1%
Hispanic:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.7% Help


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Compare Details John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 ranks better than 78.1% of elementary schools in South Dakota. It also ranks 5th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.37. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 has the largest elementary school student body size in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 is $9,691. 22 elementary schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57:

SchoolDigger ranks John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 44th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sioux Falls School District 49-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Sioux Falls School District 49-5 72nd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57

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Rank History for all students at John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 64.15 63rd 187 66.3%
2004 60.81 89th 189 52.9%
2005 58.02 101st 194 47.9%
2006 55.25 116th 197 41.1%
2007 62.10 82nd 194 57.7%
2008 61.05 89th 194 54.1%
2009 70.18 50th 196 74.5%
2010 63.65 82nd 206 60.2%
2011 68.11 61st 205 70.2%
2012 70.76 53rd 214 75.2%
2013 56.80 102nd 201 49.3%
2015 56.35 97th 209 53.6%
2016 69.31 50th 206 75.7%
2017 74.81 34th 207 83.6%
2018 71.24 47th 204 77.0%
2019 68.57 51st 206 75.2%
2021 64.36 72nd 202 64.4%
2022 62.65 69th 202 65.8%
2023 72.73 46th 204 77.5%
2024 73.37 44th 201 78.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.81 1st 7 85.7%
2021 53.07 6th 14 57.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.29 6th 62 90.3%
2022 48.14 28th 61 54.1%
2023 65.35 19th 72 73.6%
2024 70.34 14th 72 80.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.60 9th 121 92.6%
2019 88.83 8th 121 93.4%
2021 76.39 16th 106 84.9%
2022 69.45 16th 80 80.0%
2023 86.66 10th 112 91.1%
2024 92.26 3rd 110 97.3%
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Rank History for Female students at John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.89 43rd 163 73.6%
2019 61.65 53rd 155 65.8%
2021 61.76 59th 151 60.9%
2022 60.03 60th 150 60.0%
2023 63.57 50th 154 67.5%
2024 66.11 50th 165 69.7%
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Rank History for Male students at John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.73 46th 170 72.9%
2019 76.55 32nd 160 80.0%
2021 66.90 47th 157 70.1%
2022 65.84 46th 154 70.1%
2023 79.75 24th 166 85.5%
2024 77.91 28th 161 82.6%
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Rank History for White students at John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.70 62nd 186 66.7%
2019 60.92 63rd 191 67.0%
2021 60.22 70th 185 62.2%
2022 56.56 74th 184 59.8%
2023 70.40 45th 185 75.7%
2024 64.29 56th 184 69.6%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 682 682
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 679 679
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 706 706
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 706 706
1993 615 6 10 0 6 n/a n/a 0 637
1994 553 4 9 1 6 n/a n/a 0 573
1995 484 7 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 499
1996 484 7 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 499
1997 438 5 3 4 11 n/a n/a 0 461
1998 487 10 5 6 11 n/a n/a 0 519
1999 674 15 9 9 13 n/a n/a 0 720
2000 679 18 8 16 10 n/a n/a 0 731
2001 677 21 9 17 7 n/a n/a 0 731
2002 757 20 14 23 10 n/a n/a 0 824
2003 757 20 14 23 10 n/a n/a 0 824
2004 749 24 17 28 12 n/a n/a 0 830
2005 597 18 15 16 6 n/a n/a 0 652
2006 592 19 13 14 7 n/a n/a 0 645
2007 645 19 15 21 9 n/a n/a 0 709
2008 660 19 16 22 7 n/a n/a 0 724
2009 677 28 10 22 7 n/a n/a 0 744
2010 547 25 9 15 10 n/a n/a 0 606
2011 541 16 12 12 10 2 9 0 602
2012 550 15 10 13 14 0 10 0 612
2013 558 18 10 17 10 0 15 0 628
2014 556 25 8 17 9 0 26 0 641
2015 568 30 7 19 8 0 39 0 671
2016 542 27 9 21 8 0 53 0 660
2017 518 23 6 28 12 0 44 0 631
2018 492 33 5 28 15 0 47 0 620
2019 466 37 5 31 18 0 49 0 606
2020 462 31 8 34 14 0 52 0 601
2021 461 40 9 48 19 0 53 0 630
2022 497 42 8 53 19 0 55 0 674
2023 495 38 8 58 20 1 62 0 682

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 682 33.6 20.2 n/a
1990 679 34.5 19.6 n/a
1991 706 35.0 20.1 n/a
1992 706 35.0 20.1 n/a
1993 637 35.5 17.9 n/a
1994 573 34.6 16.6 n/a
1995 499 29.5 16.9 n/a
1996 499 29.5 16.9 n/a
1997 461 26.2 17.6 5.6
1998 519 24.6 21.1 16.4
1999 720 29.5 24.4 19.2
2000 731 45.0 16.2 13.8
2001 731 45.7 16.0 15.7
2002 824 49.4 16.7 17.7
2003 824 49.4 16.7 17.7
2004 830 53.0 15.7 21.8
2005 652 44.1 14.8 19.9
2006 645 42.5 15.2 20.6
2007 709 43.2 16.4 18.1
2008 724 46.3 15.6 0.1
2009 744 48.0 15.5 16.3
2010 606 39.4 15.3 20.3
2011 602 40.8 14.7 21.9
2012 612 37.2 16.4 25.7
2013 628 39.0 16.0 28.3
2014 641 38.7 16.5 27.9
2015 671 39.0 17.2 30.1
2016 660 39.0 16.9 33.2
2017 631 39.8 15.8 29.2
2018 620 39.3 15.7 29.5
2019 606 37.6 16.0 32.2
2020 601 36.4 16.4 29.3
2021 630 37.5 16.7 36.3
2022 674 42.6 15.7 26.1
2023 682 38.9 17.5 26.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 682 33.6 20.2 n/a
1990 679 34.5 19.6 n/a
1991 706 35.0 20.1 n/a
1992 706 35.0 20.1 n/a
1993 637 35.5 17.9 n/a
1994 573 34.6 16.6 n/a
1995 499 29.5 16.9 n/a
1996 499 29.5 16.9 n/a
1997 461 26.2 17.6 5.6
1998 519 24.6 21.1 16.4
1999 720 29.5 24.4 19.2
2000 731 45.0 16.2 13.8
2001 731 45.7 16.0 15.7
2002 824 49.4 16.7 17.7
2003 824 49.4 16.7 17.7
2004 830 53.0 15.7 21.8
2005 652 44.1 14.8 19.9
2006 645 42.5 15.2 20.6
2007 709 43.2 16.4 18.1
2008 724 46.3 15.6 0.1
2009 744 48.0 15.5 16.3
2010 606 39.4 15.3 20.3
2011 602 40.8 14.7 21.9
2012 612 37.2 16.4 25.7
2013 628 39.0 16.0 28.3
2014 641 38.7 16.5 27.9
2015 671 39.0 17.2 30.1
2016 660 39.0 16.9 33.2
2017 631 39.8 15.8 29.2
2018 620 39.3 15.7 29.5
2019 606 37.6 16.0 32.2
2020 601 36.4 16.4 29.3
2021 630 37.5 16.7 36.3
2022 674 42.6 15.7 26.1
2023 682 38.9 17.5 26.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $504 (5.9%) $7,981 (94.1%) $8,485
2021 $739 (8.5%) $7,964 (91.5%) $8,703
2022 $803 (8.7%) $8,414 (91.3%) $9,217
2023 $1,015 (10.5%) $8,676 (89.5%) $9,691

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 51st of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 46th of 204 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57)44.865.6
 20.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)43.641.2
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57)66.764.6
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)4947.7
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57)61.557.4
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)46.245.1
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57)65.964.9
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)43.745.3
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57)67.464.5
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)51.345.9
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57)69.555.9
 13.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)39.137.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)40.539.4
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57)47.439.8
 7.6%
   5th Grade Science (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)34.937.7
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57)58.262.6
 4.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)49.747
 2.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57)67.461.8
 5.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Sioux Falls School District 49-5)43.141.3
 1.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students606682
 12.5%
African American3738
 2.7%
American Indian1820
 11.1%
Asian58
 60%
Hispanic3158
 87.1%
Pacific Islander01
White466495
 6.2%
Two or More Races4962
 26.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.2%26.7%
 5.5%


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Students at John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 are 73% White, 9% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 6% African American, 3% American Indian, 1% Asian.

John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 ranks 44th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Edison Middle School - 06
High : Roosevelt High School - 03

In the 2022-23 school year, 682 students attended John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57.


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