Explorer Elementary - 04 vs John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Explorer Elementary - 04
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
661 students
| Measure | Explorer Elementary - 04 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #47 of 226 | #75 of 226 |
| National rank | #8638 of 50,301 | #11940 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 338 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 67% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Explorer Elementary - 04 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 69.1).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 does better on math proficiency (67% vs 59%).
- •Explorer Elementary - 04 does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Explorer Elementary - 04 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 37.5%).
- •Explorer Elementary - 04 does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.7).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 is the larger school with 661 students compared with 338.
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 Explorer Elementary - 04 better than John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57?
On the Success Index (US), Explorer Elementary - 04 ranks higher (73.9 vs 69.1 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 Explorer Elementary - 04 and John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explorer Elementary - 04: 338. John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explorer Elementary - 04 and John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 rank in South Dakota?
Explorer Elementary - 04 is 47th of 226 and John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 is 75th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).