Baltic Elementary - 02 vs Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baltic Elementary - 02
Baltic · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
Dell Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–4
355 students
| Measure | Baltic Elementary - 02 Baltic, South Dakota | Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 Dell Rapids, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #76 of 226 | #2 of 226 |
| National rank | #12179 of 50,301 | #395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 307 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 87% |
| city | Baltic | Dell Rapids |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.1 vs 68.7).
- •Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 16%).
- •Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.1).
- •Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 355 students compared with 307.
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 Baltic Elementary - 02 better than Dell Rapids Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 ranks higher (92.1 vs 68.7 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 Baltic Elementary - 02 and Dell Rapids Elementary - 02?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Baltic and Dell Rapids in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baltic Elementary - 02: 307. Dell Rapids Elementary - 02: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baltic Elementary - 02 and Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Baltic Elementary - 02 is 76th of 226 and Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 is 2nd of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).