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Kennedy Elementary - 08 vs. Buchanan Elementary - 03

Should you attend Kennedy Elementary - 08 or Buchanan Elementary - 03? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Kennedy Elementary - 08
2306 Brookstone Loop
Pierre, SD 57501
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Buchanan Elementary - 03
100 N Buchanan Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Kennedy Elementary - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Buchanan Elementary - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 394 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kennedy Elementary - 08 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Buchanan Elementary - 03 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
394 students
422 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kennedy Elementary - 08 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buchanan Elementary - 03 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kennedy Elementary - 08.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buchanan Elementary - 03.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kennedy Elementary - 08 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buchanan Elementary - 03 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary - 08 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pierre School District 32-2 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buchanan Elementary - 03 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pierre School District 32-2 and the state of South Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#168 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
#118 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kennedy Elementary - 08, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Buchanan Elementary - 03, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in SD)
56%
(Top 20% in SD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy Elementary - 08 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pierre School District 32-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buchanan Elementary - 03 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pierre School District 32-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 30% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy Elementary - 08 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pierre School District 32-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buchanan Elementary - 03 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pierre School District 32-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in SD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy Elementary - 08 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pierre School District 32-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buchanan Elementary - 03 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pierre School District 32-2 and South Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kennedy Elementary - 08 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Buchanan Elementary - 03 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
75
96
Grade 1 Students
60
61
Grade 2 Students
67
62
Grade 3 Students
68
71
Grade 4 Students
67
63
Grade 5 Students
57
69
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
18%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kennedy Elementary - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pierre School District 32-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Buchanan Elementary - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pierre School District 32-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kennedy Elementary - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pierre School District 32-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buchanan Elementary - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pierre School District 32-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kennedy Elementary - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pierre School District 32-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buchanan Elementary - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pierre School District 32-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buchanan Elementary - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pierre School District 32-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
61%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kennedy Elementary - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pierre School District 32-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buchanan Elementary - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pierre School District 32-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kennedy Elementary - 08, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pierre School District 32-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buchanan Elementary - 03, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pierre School District 32-2 and in South Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kennedy Elementary - 08, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pierre School District 32-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buchanan Elementary - 03, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pierre School District 32-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kennedy Elementary - 08, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pierre School District 32-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buchanan Elementary - 03, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pierre School District 32-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kennedy Elementary - 08, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pierre School District 32-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buchanan Elementary - 03, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pierre School District 32-2 and South Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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