Sawyer Elementary School vs Velva Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sawyer Elementary School
Sawyer · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
74 students
Velva Elementary School
Velva · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
217 students
| Measure | Sawyer Elementary School Sawyer, North Dakota | Velva Elementary School Velva, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 232 | #115 of 232 |
| National rank | #19389 of 50,301 | #16489 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 74 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 74 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 22.6% |
| Students per teacher | 6.2 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 47% |
| city | Sawyer | Velva |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Velva Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 58.3).
- •Sawyer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 47%).
- •Sawyer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 47%).
- •Velva Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 41.9%).
- •Sawyer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (6.2 vs 10.9).
- •Velva Elementary School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 74.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sawyer Elementary School better than Velva Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Velva Elementary School ranks higher (62.5 vs 58.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Sawyer Elementary School and Velva Elementary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Sawyer and Velva in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sawyer Elementary School: 74. Velva Elementary School: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sawyer Elementary School and Velva Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Sawyer Elementary School is 133rd of 232 and Velva Elementary School is 115th of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).