Andes Central Elementary - 02 vs Elkton Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 203 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andes Central Elementary - 02
Lake Andes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
184 students
Elkton Elementary - 02
Elkton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
186 students
| Measure | Andes Central Elementary - 02 Lake Andes, South Dakota | Elkton Elementary - 02 Elkton, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 226 | #181 of 226 |
| National rank | #39504 of 50,301 | #28539 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 184 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Lake Andes | Elkton |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elkton Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 28.5).
- •Andes Central Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Elkton Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 100%).
- •Elkton Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.1).
- •Elkton Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 186 students compared with 184.
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 Andes Central Elementary - 02 better than Elkton Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Elkton Elementary - 02 ranks higher (45.1 vs 28.5 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 Andes Central Elementary - 02 and Elkton Elementary - 02?
About 203 km in a straight line, between Lake Andes and Elkton in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andes Central Elementary - 02: 184. Elkton Elementary - 02: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andes Central Elementary - 02 and Elkton Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Andes Central Elementary - 02 is 201st of 226 and Elkton Elementary - 02 is 181st of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).