Serving 661 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 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 61% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher 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 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57's student population of 661 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
661 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
School Rankings
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 ranks within the top 20% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#120 out of 619 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
7%
3%
White
73%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
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 #120 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57?
661 students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 15:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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