Arlington Elementary - 02 vs Willow Lake Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 50 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington Elementary - 02
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–6
152 students
Willow Lake Elementary - 02
Willow Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
153 students
| Measure | Arlington Elementary - 02 Arlington, South Dakota | Willow Lake Elementary - 02 Willow Lake, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 226 | #122 of 226 |
| National rank | #2297 of 50,301 | #18557 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 152 | 153 |
| Enrollment | 152 | 153 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.4% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 54.5% |
| city | Arlington | Willow Lake |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arlington Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 59.5).
- •Arlington Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (82% vs 54.5%).
- •Arlington Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 54.5%).
- •Arlington Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 48.4%).
- •Arlington Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.3).
- •Willow Lake Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 153 students compared with 152.
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 Arlington Elementary - 02 better than Willow Lake Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Arlington Elementary - 02 ranks higher (85.3 vs 59.5 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 Arlington Elementary - 02 and Willow Lake Elementary - 02?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Willow Lake in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Elementary - 02: 152. Willow Lake Elementary - 02: 153. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Elementary - 02 and Willow Lake Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Arlington Elementary - 02 is 8th of 226 and Willow Lake Elementary - 02 is 122nd of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).