John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 vs John Harris Elementary - 23
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
661 students
John Harris Elementary - 23
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
666 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | John Harris Elementary - 23 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 226 | #79 of 226 |
| National rank | #11940 of 50,301 | #12739 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 661 | 666 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 68.0).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •John Harris Elementary - 23 does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 59%).
- •John Harris Elementary - 23 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 37.5%).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.0).
- •John Harris Elementary - 23 is the larger school with 666 students compared with 661.
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 John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 better than John Harris Elementary - 23?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 ranks higher (69.1 vs 68.0 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 John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 and John Harris Elementary - 23?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57: 661. John Harris Elementary - 23: 666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 and John Harris Elementary - 23 rank in South Dakota?
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57 is 75th of 226 and John Harris Elementary - 23 is 79th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).