Black Hawk Elementary - 03 vs Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Dakota, United States, 11 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
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades K–4
514 students
| Measure | Black Hawk Elementary - 03 Black Hawk, South Dakota | Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 Piedmont, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 226 | #125 of 226 |
| National rank | #25612 of 50,301 | #18872 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 305 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Black Hawk | Piedmont |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 49.3).
- •Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 34.1%).
- •Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.3).
- •Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 is the larger school with 514 students compared with 305.
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 Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05?
On the Success Index (US), Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 ranks higher (59.0 vs 49.3 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 Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Black Hawk and Piedmont in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Hawk Elementary - 03: 305. Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Hawk Elementary - 03 and Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 rank in South Dakota?
Black Hawk Elementary - 03 is 170th of 226 and Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 is 125th of 226 among elementary schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).