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#255 of 574 schools in SD
Top 44% in state
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57
Elementary School · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · Sioux Falls, SD
A Sioux Falls School District 49-5 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4501 S Holbrook Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 15Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,454/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sioux Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,070
Median home value
$268,800
Median rent
$996/mo
College educated
34.5%
Homeownership
59.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Howe Elementary - 58Enrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17Enrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 910 | Compare → |
| Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Sioux Falls Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 241 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #7 of 37
- District spending per student
- $11,457NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 is listed in Sioux Falls School District 49-5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 is a public elementary school in Sioux Falls, SD, part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5, serving approximately 659 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #255 of 574 schools in SD.
State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57
What grades does John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 serve?
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57?
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 has an enrollment of approximately 659 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 rank in SD?
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 ranks #255 of 574 schools in SD.
What is John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57's MySchoolScout rating?
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 a charter school?
No, John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 a Title I school?
No, John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57?
29.7% of students at John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 659
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Minnehaha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (605) 362-2784
- Area population (ZIP 57106)
- 51,780
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57106; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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