RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17

Summary:

RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 is a public elementary school serving 952 students in grades PK-5 in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 in South Dakota. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 stands out for its exceptional test scores, with 54.87% of all students proficient or better in ELA and 59.23% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the district averages of 48.75% and 41.96%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd grade ELA (57.66%) and 3rd grade Math (63.97%). Additionally, RF Pettigrew ranks highly for its performance with Hispanic students and multi-racial students, often ranking in the top 3-5 schools in the state for these subgroups. The school also performs well with its special education students and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 20-42 schools in the state for these subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 significantly outperforms schools like Laura Wilder Elementary, Garfield Elementary, and Hayward Elementary in test scores, particularly in ELA and Mathematics. The nearby schools with stronger performance are Sonia Sotomayor Elementary and John F. Kennedy Elementary, which are also part of the Sioux Falls School District. This consistent high performance is a testament to the quality of education provided at RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7900 W 53rd St
       Sioux Falls, SD  57106


(605) 362-3560

District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5

SchoolDigger Rank:
57th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,088 Help


Students who attend RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 usually attend:

Middle:    Memorial Middle School - 04
High:    Roosevelt High School - 03

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  952

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.7%
Hispanic:
9.7%
African American:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.3% Help


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Compare Details RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 ranks better than 71.6% of elementary schools in South Dakota. It also ranks 8th 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 67. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 has the largest elementary school student body size in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 is $10,088. 14 elementary schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17:

SchoolDigger ranks RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 57th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
White students:


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 RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17

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Rank History for all students at RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 73.26 41st 206 80.1%
2011 75.44 28th 205 86.3%
2012 78.23 25th 214 88.3%
2013 70.68 48th 201 76.1%
2015 71.92 47th 209 77.5%
2016 64.35 66th 206 68.0%
2017 69.39 53rd 207 74.4%
2018 67.86 60th 204 70.6%
2019 79.25 27th 206 86.9%
2021 73.41 41st 202 79.7%
2022 73.68 47th 202 76.7%
2023 63.87 75th 204 63.2%
2024 67.00 57th 201 71.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.22 2nd 14 85.7%
2022 77.09 2nd 7 71.4%
2023 58.16 3rd 12 75.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.40 12th 62 80.6%
2022 75.84 10th 61 83.6%
2023 52.71 27th 72 62.5%
2024 39.26 42nd 72 41.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.82 34th 121 71.9%
2019 67.08 27th 121 77.7%
2021 79.09 13th 106 87.7%
2022 81.78 8th 80 90.0%
2023 60.28 36th 112 67.9%
2024 72.46 20th 110 81.8%
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Rank History for Female students at RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.51 40th 163 75.5%
2019 79.94 15th 155 90.3%
2021 70.08 40th 151 73.5%
2022 67.24 44th 150 70.7%
2023 62.62 52nd 154 66.2%
2024 65.23 53rd 165 67.9%
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Rank History for Male students at RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.40 65th 170 61.8%
2019 79.32 24th 160 85.0%
2021 75.60 32nd 157 79.6%
2022 79.53 27th 154 82.5%
2023 63.67 57th 166 65.7%
2024 67.15 47th 161 70.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.99 2nd 18 88.9%
2023 73.16 3rd 21 85.7%
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Rank History for White students at RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.54 90th 186 51.6%
2019 73.69 33rd 191 82.7%
2021 66.97 50th 185 73.0%
2022 70.42 49th 184 73.4%
2023 62.06 71st 185 61.6%
2024 61.67 68th 184 63.0%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 394 14 7 12 10 n/a n/a 0 437
2011 491 17 12 17 11 0 6 0 554
2012 591 31 12 34 9 0 17 0 694
2013 662 33 16 32 16 0 25 0 784
2014 661 26 19 34 3 0 30 0 773
2015 677 30 16 41 5 0 36 0 805
2016 746 41 16 50 15 0 53 0 921
2017 767 41 16 59 18 1 56 0 958
2018 775 42 17 57 17 3 59 0 970
2019 760 50 14 61 18 2 64 0 969
2020 741 65 14 72 22 2 74 0 990
2021 704 70 22 71 22 3 73 0 965
2022 669 71 24 75 18 1 83 0 941
2023 664 81 20 92 14 0 81 0 952

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 RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 437 24.1 18.0 18.5
2011 554 32.2 17.1 18.1
2012 694 33.8 20.5 24.9
2013 784 38.4 20.4 27
2014 773 41.6 18.5 22.4
2015 805 42.0 19.1 19.5
2016 921 46.0 20.0 23
2017 958 49.2 19.4 20.1
2018 970 51.2 18.9 21.2
2019 969 50.3 19.2 20.3
2020 990 50.1 19.7 23
2021 965 49.3 19.5 26.1
2022 941 51.7 18.1 23.4
2023 952 51.0 18.6 23.3

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 RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 437 24.1 18.0 18.5
2011 554 32.2 17.1 18.1
2012 694 33.8 20.5 24.9
2013 784 38.4 20.4 27
2014 773 41.6 18.5 22.4
2015 805 42.0 19.1 19.5
2016 921 46.0 20.0 23
2017 958 49.2 19.4 20.1
2018 970 51.2 18.9 21.2
2019 969 50.3 19.2 20.3
2020 990 50.1 19.7 23
2021 965 49.3 19.5 26.1
2022 941 51.7 18.1 23.4
2023 952 51.0 18.6 23.3

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 RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $501 (6.0%) $7,855 (94.0%) $8,356
2021 $677 (7.8%) $7,977 (92.2%) $8,654
2022 $829 (8.9%) $8,527 (91.1%) $9,355
2023 $1,213 (12.0%) $8,875 (88.0%) $10,088

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

Impact of COVID-19 on RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 27th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 75th of 204 Elementary schools
 23.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17)75.653.4
 22.2%
   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 (RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17)7456.8
 17.3%
   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 (RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17)6559.7
 5.3%
   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 (RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17)68.566.2
 2.3%
   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 (RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17)73.949.3
 24.6%
   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 (RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17)5049.3
 0.7%
   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 (RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17)54.643.2
 11.5%
   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 (RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17)71.354.1
 17.1%
   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 (RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17)64.357.4
 6.8%
   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 Students969952
 1.8%
African American5081
 62%
American Indian1814
 22.2%
Asian1420
 42.9%
Hispanic6192
 50.8%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White760664
 12.6%
Two or More Races6481
 26.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.3%23.3%
 3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 952 students attended RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17.

RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 ranks 57th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 are 70% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% African American, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Memorial Middle School - 04
High : Roosevelt High School - 03


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