RF Pettigrew Elementary School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"RF Pettigrew Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":10.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9871286,"projectId":9101758,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom!\r\n\r\nMy students and I have been thrilled to start using the new resources. One of the most exciting moments was when we launched our reading corner revamp. The look on their faces when they saw the new materials was priceless—there was a buzz of excitement and curiosity as they explored everything.\r\n\r\nFor example, during a recent lesson on plant life cycles, students were able to use the new supplies to investigate and learn in ways that just weren't possible before. One student said, \"I feel like a real scientist now!\" That moment reminded me how powerful your contribution truly is.\r\n\r\n These resources have opened up so many new possibilities, and I can already see the positive impact on their engagement and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746753432646,"projectUrl":"project/english-learner-literacy/9101758/","projectTitle":"English Learner Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vandeputte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9871286"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_98177","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":846,"numTeachers":51,"percentFrplEligible":30,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":67,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":89.2,"schoolId":98177,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about RF Pettigrew Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"RF Pettigrew Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-dakota/sioux-falls-school-district-49-5/rf-pettigrew-elementary-school/98177"}

About this school

RF Pettigrew Elementary School is an urban public school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota that is part of Sioux Falls School District 49 - 5. It serves 846 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.6:1. Its teachers have had 23 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

846 Students

51 Teachers

7900 W 53rd St

Sioux Falls, SD 57106 View local requests

http://www.sf.k12.sd.us

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

RF Pettigrew Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works

RF Pettigrew Elementary School Demographics

30%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

21%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

RF Pettigrew Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.