- Enrollment
- 1,954
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sioux Falls, SD
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17
Federal NCES profile for Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 466627001300
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota.
- #10 of 22
- schools in Sioux Falls · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 has class sizes larger than 82% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 ranks #10 of 22 schools in Sioux Falls, SD.
School address
District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466627001300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 held near 910 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.1 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 466627001300 · Sioux Falls, SD Other · MID · TRAD
846 enr · 16.6:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students)
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 held near 910 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.1 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 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
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17
846 students
What this shows Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 reports 846 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 compares
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 34% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 846 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
846
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 82% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 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 Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 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 | Similar 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 Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17'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 other schools in Sioux Falls
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Discovery Elementary - 26
Standard public school
873 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Hayward Elementary - 38
Standard public school
728 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
Standard public school
690 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54
Standard public school
681 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
John Harris Elementary - 23
Standard public school
666 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20
Standard public school
632 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~846 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17
How many students attend Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17?
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 has 846 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sioux Falls, SD. CCD year-over-year: 952 (2022-23) → 910 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17?
The student-teacher ratio at Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 is 16.6:1, which is 22% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17?
18.9% of students at Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17?
The largest demographic group at Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Sioux Falls, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17?
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 rank among schools in Sioux Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17 ranks #10 of 22 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 schools in Sioux Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Sioux Falls School District 49-5?
Besides Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17, 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.