Batesland School - 01 vs White River Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 120 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
White River Elementary - 02
White River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
172 students
| Measure | Batesland School - 01 Batesland, South Dakota | White River Elementary - 02 White River, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 226 | #211 of 226 |
| National rank | #49015 of 50,301 | #44942 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 175 | 172 |
| Enrollment | 175 | 172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 22% |
| city | Batesland | White River |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •White River Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 11.5).
- •White River Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •White River Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •White River Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 100%).
- •White River Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.5).
- •Batesland School - 01 is the larger school with 175 students compared with 172.
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 White River Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), White River Elementary - 02 ranks higher (19.9 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 White River Elementary - 02?
About 120 km in a straight line, between Batesland and White River in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Batesland School - 01: 175. White River Elementary - 02: 172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Batesland School - 01 and White River Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Batesland School - 01 is 221st of 226 and White River Elementary - 02 is 211th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).