Serving 674 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57's student population of 674 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
674 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 ranks within the top 30% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#128 out of 616 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Black
6%
3%
White
74%
69%
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
18%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57's ranking?
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 is ranked #128 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 often compared to?
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57is often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Elementary - 26, Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57?
674 students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57?
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 offer ?
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 part of?
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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