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Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 vs. Discovery Elementary - 26

Should you attend Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 or Discovery Elementary - 26? 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
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17
7900 W 53rd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Discovery Elementary - 26
1506 S Discovery Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Discovery Elementary - 26 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
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).
Serving 867 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Discovery Elementary - 26 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 60% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
910 students
867 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Discovery Elementary - 26 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Discovery Elementary - 26.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Discovery Elementary - 26 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Elementary - 26 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#88 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
#111 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Discovery Elementary - 26, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 20% in SD)
60%
(Top 20% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Elementary - 26 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 30% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 30% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Elementary - 26 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 10% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Elementary - 26 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Discovery Elementary - 26 by grade.
Pre-K Students
125
33
Kindergarten Students
131
117
Grade 1 Students
127
147
Grade 2 Students
133
138
Grade 3 Students
112
146
Grade 4 Students
144
140
Grade 5 Students
138
146

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Discovery Elementary - 26, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Discovery Elementary - 26, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Discovery Elementary - 26, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Discovery Elementary - 26, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
68%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Discovery Elementary - 26, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Discovery Elementary - 26, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Discovery Elementary - 26, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Discovery Elementary - 26, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Discovery Elementary - 26, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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