Batesland School - 01 vs Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 391 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Batesland School - 01
Batesland · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
175 students
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02
De Smet · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
176 students
| Measure | Batesland School - 01 Batesland, South Dakota | Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 De Smet, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #221 of 226 | #60 of 226 |
| National rank | #49015 of 50,301 | #9938 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 175 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 175 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 62% |
| city | Batesland | De Smet |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 11.5).
- •Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (62% vs 7.5%).
- •Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 12%).
- •Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 100%).
- •Batesland School - 01 does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.7).
- •Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 176 students compared with 175.
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 Batesland School - 01 better than Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 ranks higher (72.0 vs 11.5 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 Batesland School - 01 and Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02?
About 391 km in a straight line, between Batesland and De Smet in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Batesland School - 01: 175. Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Batesland School - 01 and Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Batesland School - 01 is 221st of 226 and Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 is 60th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).