RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17

www.sf.k12.sd.us

846 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

R.F. Pettigrew Elementary is a public school located in southwest Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Sioux Falls School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and active engagement with the local community to help students build the necessary skills for their future education.

The school benefits from a strong partnership with families and the surrounding neighborhood, often hosting events that encourage parental involvement and community spirit. With modern facilities and a dedicated staff, R.F. Pettigrew focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that includes core academic subjects alongside opportunities for social-emotional growth. As part of the Sioux Falls School District, it follows the district's mission to ensure that all students graduate prepared for success in a rapidly changing world.

846

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17
Demographic	Student Count
White	542
Hispanic	99
Black	78
Asian	20
Two or More	83
American Indian	24

White
542 (64.1%)
Hispanic
99 (11.7%)
Two or More
83 (9.8%)
Black
78 (9.2%)
American Indian
24 (2.8%)
Asian
20 (2.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Phone:	(605)362-3560
Website:	http://www.sf.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	846
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	100

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 122

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 141