Bison Elementary - 02 vs White Lake Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 358 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bison Elementary - 02
Bison · Public elementary · Grades K–6
65 students
White Lake Elementary - 02
White Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
62 students
| Measure | Bison Elementary - 02 Bison, South Dakota | White Lake Elementary - 02 White Lake, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 226 | #198 of 226 |
| National rank | #24435 of 50,301 | #38295 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 65 | 62 |
| Enrollment | 65 | 62 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 41.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 15% |
| city | Bison | White Lake |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bison Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 30.4).
- •Bison Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 15%).
- •Bison Elementary - 02 does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Bison Elementary - 02 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 41.9%).
- •Bison Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 12.4).
- •Bison Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 65 students compared with 62.
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 Bison Elementary - 02 better than White Lake Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Bison Elementary - 02 ranks higher (51.0 vs 30.4 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 Bison Elementary - 02 and White Lake Elementary - 02?
About 358 km in a straight line, between Bison and White Lake in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bison Elementary - 02: 65. White Lake Elementary - 02: 62. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bison Elementary - 02 and White Lake Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Bison Elementary - 02 is 163rd of 226 and White Lake Elementary - 02 is 198th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).