RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 vs Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
846 students
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05
Sioux Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students
| Measure | RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 226 | #179 of 226 |
| National rank | #11114 of 50,301 | #27649 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 846 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 846 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 44.5% |
| city | Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 46.4).
- •RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 does better on math proficiency (64% vs 44.5%).
- •RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 34.5%).
- •RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 40.1%).
- •Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.6).
- •RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 is the larger school with 846 students compared with 292.
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 RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 better than Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05?
On the Success Index (US), RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 ranks higher (70.3 vs 46.4 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 RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 and Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17: 846. Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 and Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 rank in South Dakota?
RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17 is 68th of 226 and Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05 is 179th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).