Patriot Elementary -06 vs RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 505 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Patriot Elementary -06
Box Elder · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
982 students
RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
846 students
| Measure | Patriot Elementary -06 Box Elder, South Dakota | RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #112 of 226 | #68 of 226 |
| National rank | #17535 of 50,301 | #11114 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 982 | 846 |
| Enrollment | 982 | 846 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 64% |
| city | Box Elder | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 61.0).
- •RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 does better on math proficiency (64% vs 54%).
- •RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 54%).
- •Patriot Elementary -06 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 37.8%).
- •Patriot Elementary -06 does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.6).
- •Patriot Elementary -06 is the larger school with 982 students compared with 846.
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 Patriot Elementary -06 better than RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17?
On the Success Index (US), RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 ranks higher (70.3 vs 61.0 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 Patriot Elementary -06 and RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17?
About 505 km in a straight line, between Box Elder and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Patriot Elementary -06: 982. RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17: 846. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Patriot Elementary -06 and RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 rank in South Dakota?
Patriot Elementary -06 is 112th of 226 and RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 is 68th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).