KENNEDY ELEMENTARY - 08
Kennedy Elementary - 08 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pierre School District 32-2 school district, located in Pierre, SD with about 445 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Kennedy Elementary - 08 has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Kennedy Elementary School, located at 2306 Brookstone Loop in Pierre, South Dakota, serves as a primary educational institution within the Pierre School District. As a dedicated elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for students in the local community, emphasizing core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for early childhood and elementary-aged development.
The school operates under the guidance of the Pierre School District, which is committed to preparing students for future success through comprehensive instruction and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of the district, Kennedy Elementary works to create a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. Families and interested community members can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official website at http://www.pierre.k12.sd.us.
For more information, contact Kennedy Elementary - 08 at (605) 773-7370 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7370
http://www.pierre.k12.sd.us
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY - 08 is a public Title I school in Pierre, SD with about 445 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pierre School District 32-2
- Total Students:
- 445
- Teachers:
- 26
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 445 students
- White
- 62.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 23.1%
- Two or more races
- 10.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 53.9%
- Male
- 46.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.