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RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataPrimaryRegularGrades PK–5City: Midsize

Reported Enrollment

952

students

District

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

County Context Score

24/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

7900 W 53rd St, Sioux Falls, SD, 57106

School District

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

NCES Identifiers

School ID
466627001300
District ID
4666270

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

PK–5

Primary · Regular

Enrollment

952 students

School Setting

City: Midsize

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Minnehaha County has 80 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 43 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

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What RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Sioux Falls School District 49-5, Minnehaha County, and comparable primary schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • PK–5 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other primary schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • City: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Sioux Falls School District 49-5.

School scale

952 students

RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 reports 952 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 38 other primary schools in Minnehaha County with enrollment data, 38 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 403 students.

County peer set

39 primary schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 413 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

43 district schools

Sioux Falls School District 49-5 lists 25 primary, 7 middle, 8 high, 3 other schools in the current NCES data. For an elementary or primary choice, the next verification step is the middle-school and high-school path, because attendance boundaries and transfers can split later grades.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

25

Middle

7

High

8

Other

3

Nearby context inside Sioux Falls School District 49-5

All City Elementary - 50KG–5 · Primary · 143 studentsListed
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20PK–5 · Primary · 623 studentsListed
Bridges At Horace Mann - 52KG–5 · Primary · 52 studentsListed
Challenge Center - 512–5 · Primary · 185 studentsListed
Cleveland Elementary - 14PK–5 · Primary · 495 studentsListed
Discovery Elementary - 26PK–5 · Primary · 877 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
Discovery Elementary - 26PK–5877 students
Rosa Parks Elementary - 15KG–5729 students
John Harris Elementary - 23PK–5706 students
Brandon Elementary - 03PK–4701 students

School Profile FAQ

Is RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Sioux Falls School District 49-5.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 with nearby schools?

RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 should be compared with 39 primary schools in Minnehaha County, plus other schools in Sioux Falls School District 49-5. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17?

Before using RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Sioux Falls School District 49-5.

Part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5

RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 is one of 43 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 25,122 students across 43 schools.

Open the district guide

Schools in District

43

Reported Enrollment

25,122

43 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Terry Redlin Elementary - 11PK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Cleveland Elementary - 14PK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Edison Middle School - 066–8 · MiddleListed only
  • Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16KG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Garfield Elementary - 19PK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54PK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Hayward Elementary - 38PK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10PK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Laura Wilder Elementary - 31KG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Lincoln High School - 029–12 · HighProfile

Similar Schools

Discovery Elementary - 26

Grades PK–5
877 students
RegularListed only

Rosa Parks Elementary - 15

Grades KG–5
729 students
RegularListed only

John Harris Elementary - 23

Grades PK–5
706 students
RegularListed only

Brandon Elementary - 03

Grades PK–4
701 students
RegularListed only

John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57

Grades KG–5
682 students
RegularListed only

Minnehaha County Schools

County Context Score

24/100

County-level composite across 80 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor