Batesland School - 01 vs Lyman Elementary - 04
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 200 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
Lyman Elementary - 04
Kennebec · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
171 students
| Measure | Batesland School - 01 Batesland, South Dakota | Lyman Elementary - 04 Kennebec, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 226 | #105 of 226 |
| National rank | #49015 of 50,301 | #16864 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 175 | 171 |
| Enrollment | 175 | 171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Batesland | Kennebec |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyman Elementary - 04 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 11.5).
- •Lyman Elementary - 04 does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 7.5%).
- •Lyman Elementary - 04 does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 12%).
- •Lyman Elementary - 04 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 100%).
- •Lyman Elementary - 04 does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.5).
- •Batesland School - 01 is the larger school with 175 students compared with 171.
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 Lyman Elementary - 04?
On the Success Index (US), Lyman Elementary - 04 ranks higher (61.9 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 Lyman Elementary - 04?
About 200 km in a straight line, between Batesland and Kennebec in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Batesland School - 01: 175. Lyman Elementary - 04: 171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Batesland School - 01 and Lyman Elementary - 04 rank in South Dakota?
Batesland School - 01 is 221st of 226 and Lyman Elementary - 04 is 105th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).