Kennedy Elementary - 08

www.pierre.k12.sd.us

388 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

388

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennedy Elementary - 08
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	16
Asian	3
Two or More	55
American Indian	75

White
239 (61.6 %)
American Indian
75 (19.3 %)
Two or More
55 (14.2 %)
Hispanic
16 (4.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pierre School District 32-2
Phone:	(605)773-7370
Website:	http://www.pierre.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 70