- Enrollment
- 1,954
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sioux Falls, SD
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57
Federal NCES profile for John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 466627000976
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota.
- #11 of 16
- elementary schools in Sioux Falls · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 has class sizes larger than 87% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 ranks #11 of 16 elementary schools in Sioux Falls, SD.
School address
District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466627000976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 466627000976 · Sioux Falls, SD Elementary · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 17.4:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students)
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School - 02
1,954 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School - 67
1,888 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School - 01
1,819 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School - 03
1,785 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle School - 04
1,133 students
- This school 661
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57
661 students
What this shows John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 compares
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 33% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,456
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 661 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.8%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
African American 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sioux Falls School District 49-5 reports $11,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School - 67 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington High School - 01 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - 03 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School - 04 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,819
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Sioux Falls
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rosa Parks Elementary - 15
Standard public school
618 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58
Standard public school
608 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Fred Assam Elementary - 06
Standard public school
531 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31
Standard public school
447 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Eugene Field a+ Elementary - 16
Standard public school
444 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Adventure Elementary - 10
Standard public school
440 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~661 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57?
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 has 661 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sioux Falls, SD. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 is 17.4:1, which is 28% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57?
19.2% of students at John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57?
The largest demographic group at John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Sioux Falls, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57?
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 rank among elementary schools in Sioux Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 ranks #11 of 16 elementary schools in Sioux Falls, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sioux Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Sioux Falls School District 49-5?
Besides John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57, Sioux Falls School District 49-5 also operates Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students), Jefferson High School - 67 (1,888 students), and Washington High School - 01 (1,819 students). See the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 district page for the complete list.