Brandon Elementary - 03 vs RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 22 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandon Elementary - 03
Brandon · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
728 students
RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
846 students
| Measure | Brandon Elementary - 03 Brandon, South Dakota | RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #28 of 226 | #68 of 226 |
| National rank | #5766 of 50,301 | #11114 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 728 | 846 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 846 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 64% |
| city | Brandon | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brandon Elementary - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 70.3).
- •Brandon Elementary - 03 does better on math proficiency (70% vs 64%).
- •Brandon Elementary - 03 does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 71%).
- •Brandon Elementary - 03 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 37.8%).
- •Brandon Elementary - 03 does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.6).
- •RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 is the larger school with 846 students compared with 728.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brandon Elementary - 03 better than RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17?
On the Success Index (US), Brandon Elementary - 03 ranks higher (78.6 vs 70.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brandon Elementary - 03 and RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandon Elementary - 03: 728. RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17: 846. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandon Elementary - 03 and RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 rank in South Dakota?
Brandon Elementary - 03 is 28th of 226 and RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 is 68th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).