Jefferson Elementary - 06 vs. Kennedy Elementary - 08
Should you attend Jefferson Elementary - 06 or Kennedy Elementary - 08? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jefferson Elementary - 06 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Kennedy Elementary - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary - 06 ranks in the bottom 50% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kennedy Elementary - 08 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 50-54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
430 students
388 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#350 out of 636 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#167 out of 636 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
84
76
Grade 1 Students
65
66
Grade 2 Students
68
65
Grade 3 Students
72
59
Grade 4 Students
69
52
Grade 5 Students
72
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
20%
19%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
1%
n/a
n/a
% White
63%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
14%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
