Black Hawk Elementary - 03 vs Horace Mann Elementary - 07
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Hawk Elementary - 03
Black Hawk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students
Horace Mann Elementary - 07
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
274 students
| Measure | Black Hawk Elementary - 03 Black Hawk, South Dakota | Horace Mann Elementary - 07 Rapid City, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 226 | #214 of 226 |
| National rank | #25612 of 50,301 | #46007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 305 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | Black Hawk | Rapid City |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Hawk Elementary - 03 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 18.1).
- •Black Hawk Elementary - 03 does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Black Hawk Elementary - 03 does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Black Hawk Elementary - 03 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 100%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary - 07 does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.3).
- •Black Hawk Elementary - 03 is the larger school with 305 students compared with 274.
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 Black Hawk Elementary - 03 better than Horace Mann Elementary - 07?
On the Success Index (US), Black Hawk Elementary - 03 ranks higher (49.3 vs 18.1 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 Black Hawk Elementary - 03 and Horace Mann Elementary - 07?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Black Hawk and Rapid City in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Hawk Elementary - 03: 305. Horace Mann Elementary - 07: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Hawk Elementary - 03 and Horace Mann Elementary - 07 rank in South Dakota?
Black Hawk Elementary - 03 is 170th of 226 and Horace Mann Elementary - 07 is 214th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).