Explorer Elementary - 04 vs RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17
Explorer Elementary - 04 has a higher overall rating of 7.9/10 compared to 5.7/10. RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 is significantly larger with 910 students, about 2.7× the size of Explorer Elementary - 04 (342). In math proficiency, RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 leads at 64.0%.
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Explorer Elementary - 04
Sioux Falls, SD
7.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
342 students
RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17
Sioux Falls, SD
5.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
910 students
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| Metric | Explorer Elementary - 04 | RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 5.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Growth Score | 8.4 | 5.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 14.9% | 30.2% |
| Environment Score | 7.2 | 4.3 |
| State Rank | #96 of 586 | #393 of 586 |
| State Percentile | 84th | 33th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Explorer Elementary - 04 | RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 59.0% | 64.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 63.0% | 71.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Explorer Elementary - 04 | RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 342 | 910 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 14.9% | 30.2% |
| District | Harrisburg School District 41-2 | Sioux Falls School District 49-5 |
| City | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Sioux Falls (57108) | Sioux Falls (57106) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $96,184 | $77,070 |
| Median Home Value | $401,300 | $268,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,292 | $996 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 53.7% | 34.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Avg Commute | 18 min | 18 min |