John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57

4501 S Holbrook Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57106

www.sf.k12.sd.us

682 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the southwestern region of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. As part of the Sioux Falls School District, the school serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade. The facility is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive environment that encourages both personal growth and community involvement.

The school emphasizes a "student-first" approach, utilizing modern educational strategies and resources to meet the varying learning needs of its student body. Beyond the classroom, John F. Kennedy Elementary often integrates extracurricular activities and parent-teacher engagement to help create a holistic educational experience. By aligning with the broader mission of the Sioux Falls School District, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school success by promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and a positive school culture.

682

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57
Demographic	Student Count
White	495
Hispanic	58
Black	38
Asian	8
Two or More	62
American Indian	20
Pacific Islander	1

White
495 (72.6 %)
Two or More
62 (9.1 %)
Hispanic
58 (8.5 %)
Black
38 (5.6 %)
American Indian
20 (2.9 %)
Asian
8 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Phone:	(605)362-2784
Website:	http://www.sf.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	682
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	88

* 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 156

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 98